What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian, Meade Street Skilled Nursing Center (FT, Days) position at ALLIED SERVICES?
Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Dietitian plans, directs and provides all aspects of nutritional care to residents of the SNC.
The Dietitian must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served by his/her department – adult through geriatric. The Dietitian participates in planning facility menus. The Dietitian must demonstrate knowledge of principals appropriate to the age specific needs of the residents served; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Food Services Department’s policies and procedures.
Type of supervision exercised: Team Leader. Jobs reporting to this position: Diet Office Staff.
EDUCATION:
Registered dietitian status required with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nutrition or dietetics required or individuals that are eligible to become registered dietitians as long as RD can be and is obtained within six months of hire.
Advanced degree preferred.
Certification as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist Dietitian preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years experience in a adult or geriatric health care environment preferred.
SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check
and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).
Must be registered by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with management team, medical staff, nursing and other related departments and staff.
