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Elderwood Dietitian (Pediatrics) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Overview
$5000 Sign - On Bounus
Pediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster is seeking a caring and detail-oriented team player to join our team as a Registered Dietician
We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian to assist with nursing the health and well-being of our children by being responsible for the nutrition assessments and monitoring their progress, keeping organized and cohesive documentation and conducting routine audits related to nutrition and food services.
Responsibilities
Day-to-Day tasks include, but are not limited to:
Complete nutrition assessments for the pediatric population in a long term care setting in accordance with Pediatric Specialty Care policies and standards of care
Develop, implement, monitor, and appropriately document individualized nutrition care plans based on current best practices
Provide nutrition counseling/education for residents and their family members
Maintain resident nutrition information in the computer system
Conduct routine audits and monitors performance improvement initiatives related to nutrition and food service
Attend, and actively participate in, resident care plan meetings, staff meetings, required in-service programs, and other meetings/programs deemed appropriate by the Administrator or Director of Nutritional Services
Maintain a working knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding nutritional services in the long term care setting
Serve as a nutrition consultant for the Administrator, Diet Technician, Food Service Director, Dietary Supervisor, and multidisciplinary medical team.
Act as a preceptor for Dietetic students and interns and as a supervisor/mentor to the Diet Technician(s)
Conduct in-service programs for dietary and facility staff upon request.
Assist the Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor with department oversight on an as-needed basis
Support and abide by Pediatric Specialty Care’s Mission, Vision and Values.
Must abide by Pediatric Specialty Care’s businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies
Adhere to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Conduct and Professional Standards
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Nutrition/Dietetics from an accredited educational program
Pennsylvania Certified Dietitian - Nutritionist (CDN)
A minimum of 3 years’ of relevant experience
Must be 21 years or older
Active and on-going Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Active membership in The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
Long term care experience preferred
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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Posted Date3 months ago(3/8/2024 9:43 AM)
Requisition ID2024-28890
of Openings1
Area of InterestDining
CompanyPediatric Specialty Care
LocationPediatric Specialty Care at Lancaster
Position TypeRegular Part-Time
ShiftDay Shift