Registered Dietitian

Step Up Rehab

Bradenton, Florida

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Food Safety, Food Services, Health Plan, Healthcare, Long-Term Care, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Oracle Solaris (fka Sun Microsystems Solaris), Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Regulations, Risk, Staff Development, Standup Meetings, Team Player, Time Management, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
LOCATION
Bradenton, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago

Join Our Team at Step Up Rehab!

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Step Up Rehab is seeking passionate individuals to join our dynamic team! At various skilled nursing facilities across Florida, you’ll provide exceptional rehabilitative care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We prioritize your professional growth and offer a nurturing workplace where your skills and dedication can truly impact the lives of our residents.

Why Choose Step Up Rehab?

  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in modern gyms equipped with the latest technology to enhance patient recovery
  • Competitive Pay: We offer highly competitive salaries to recognize your skills and dedication
  • Employee Appreciation: Participate in monthly events that celebrate your hard work and dedication
  • Flexible Scheduling: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible hours to fit your lifestyle
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance options, including family plans
  • Retirement Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) plans, featuring a generous company discretionary 3% match
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from a minimum of 21 days of paid time off to recharge and relax
  • Referral Program: Earn $1000 for successfully referring qualified candidates to our team
  • CEU Reimbursement: We support your ongoing education and professional development with reimbursement for continuing education units, available to full-time employees after 6 months of employment
  • Comfortable Staff Ratios: Work in an environment where you can provide quality care without feeling overwhelmed
  • Supportive Culture: Collaborate with a caring staff and management team committed to your success
  • Travel Stipend: We offer a travel stipend to assist with work-related travel expenses

Purpose of Your Job Position


The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information about residents, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare’s established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

  • General Responsibilities
  • Residents Rights
  • Food Safety
  • Safety
  • Staff Development
  • Nutritional Assessment Responsibilities
    • Completes nutritional assessment, MDS, CAA’s and care plans.
    • Completes progress notes.
    • Assesses and completes required documentation on residents nutritionally at risk according to time frames for assessments.
    • Visits residents routinely to determine effectiveness of interventions and to update food preferences and evaluate food intake.
    • Promotes and assists in implementation of liberalized diets.
    • Follows house supplement procedure recommending enhanced foods before supplements. Evaluates the effectiveness of supplements on a routine basis.
    • Reviews weight records routinely and communicates variances to interdisciplinary team.
    • Makes enteral feeding recommendations that are consistent with procedures.
    • Evaluates and monitors TPN.
    • Ensures timely follow-up on physician recommendations.
    • Communicates resident nutrition and hydration relevant changes in condition during the 24-hour Clinical ** Report/Stand-Up Meeting.
    • Uses current standards of dietetic practice in the implementation of nutritional care.
    • Serves as Dining Room Coordinator, Dining Room Monitor as required.
    • Oversees and ensures accuracy of nutritional reviews done by the Dietetic Technician and the Food Service Director.
  • Systems Responsibilities
  • Communication Responsibilities
  • Meal Service/Menus Responsibilities
  • Administrative Responsibilities
  • Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed by the state where he/she practices, if appropriate.

Experience

At least one year experience in long term care, preferred.

About the Company

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