Registered Dietitian

Life Care Center of Hilo

Hilo, HI

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Acute Care, American Dietetic Association (ADA), Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Dietary Management, Dietetics, English Language, Food Services, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Needs, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Patient Rights, Patient Safety, Regulations, Sanitation, Standards of Care, Time Management

LOCATION

Hilo, HI

POSTED

3 days ago

Certified Dietary Manager/Diet Technician Register

Relocation bonus available when applicable Opportunity for upward growth Comprehensive benefits package including parental leave, 401k, health insurance, & more! Generous PDO accrual

Position Summary The Registered Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by attending physician, provides oversight for the food services department, and provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or related program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Currently registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and meet licensure or certification per State requirements. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

Registered with American Dietetic Association

Prior experience in nutritional assessment and planning

Two (2) years’ experience in a health care facility. Prior post acute care experience preferred.

Specific Job Requirements

Familiar with standards of practice used in the assessment of geriatric patients

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s

Code of Conduct

and completes mandatory

Code of Conduct

and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Consult with patient and family concerning nutrition needs and goals

Check menu plans to ensure they meet nutritional needs of patients and to ensure quality food service standards

Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician

Input dietary information accurately and in a timely manner (i.e., patient charting, dietary database)

Participate in Interdisciplinary Patient Care meetings involving nutrition

Assist with other food service duties as required

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Life Care Center of Hilo

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