Registered Dietitian - Skilled Nursing Facility - Part Time
Tustin, CA
$42-$45/Hr
Tustin Healthcare Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Part Time Registered Dietitian to join our team. The primary role of the Registered Dietitian is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Food Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis and that the food services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Position Overview – Registered Dietitian:
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct our facility’s Food Services Department, its programs and activities, ensuring physician orders are followed and making suggestions and recommendations for changes as needed.
- Coordinate food service activities with other related departments (i.e., Nursing, Environmental, Activities, Social Services, etc.) and completing nutritional assessments, MDS's, and Care Plans in Point Click Care (Medical health record electronic system).
- Develop, implement, and maintain written departmental policies. Ensure staff is aware of and follows established policies.
- Assist the food services staff in the development and use of departmental procedures governing food service activities, equipment, supplies, etc.
- Be responsible for obtaining/maintaining/filing material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals used or stored in the food services department.
- Ensure staff is trained in the use of MSDs and implement/oversee plan of care in care conferences, checking patient progress and goals toward meeting nutritional goals and determining effectiveness of care plan effectiveness; documenting outcome in progress notes and making adjustments as needed.
- Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, residents, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies and keeping patient information current in PCC/Point Click Care for patient food, nutrition and dining information.
- Review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually for revisions. Make recommendations to the Administrator.
- Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Qualifications – Registered Dietitian:
We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.
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