Dietician - Lexington Court Care Center

Atrium Centers…Be a light…to all residents, their families and team members 

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home”. Our foundation is based upon Compassion, Community and Clinical Excellence.  

We currently have needs for the following team members: Part-time Dietician – will provide coverage for the following centers: Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation and Tomah Nursing and Rehabilitation - Required monthly center visits with the ability to complete all documentation remotely. 

BENEFITS

• 100% Employee owned and offer 401(k) matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay
• Cell Phone Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement – Further your career with our support!

Responsibilities:

• Provide professional dietetic consultation in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Review dietary files to assure maintenance of required records, i.e., menus, cost reports, work schedules, in-service records, etc.
• Review, update as needed, and sign the facility’s diet manual and policy and procedure manual on an annual basis.
• Complete nutritional assessments and progress notes as required by federal and state regulation.
• Follow Company policy and standards of practice when addressing situations relating to withholding of food and fluid.
• Contribute pertinent information to resident care plans and participate in resident care plan meetings.
• Counsel residents and their families concerning regular and/or therapeutic diets and interpreting the needs for such diets.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services and assist in the discharge planning process as appropriate.
• Evaluate and implement recommendations from the facility’s committees, i.e.: quality improvement, utilization review, pharmacy, infection control, Corporate Compliance, etc.
• Monitor supervision of work and food handling techniques of all dietary personnel and accuracy of meals served.
• Assist Dietary Supervisor in developing written plans for in-service training and assist in that training.
• Monitor food temperatures and food quality at the point of production, in the dining room, lounges and resident rooms via test trays.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the food service department in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor when necessary.
• Review the charting of the Clinical Dietetic Technician to ensure timeliness, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Assess and make recommendations to the Administrator regarding supplies, equipment purchases, safety and sanitation.
• Assess and make recommendations to the Administrator regarding the efficiency of workflow in the kitchen.
• Review recommendations of speech therapist to ensure consistency and quality of service provided to the resident.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a baccalaureate degree in Dietetics or related field.
• Must be a Registered Dietician and maintain a current license as required by State Law..
• Must show the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to read and write in English, in a legible and understandable manner.
• At least one year of clinical experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or other related medical facility.
• Working knowledge of nursing home regulations.
• Genuine caring for and interest in the elderly, and physically and mentally challenged people.
• Ability to relate positively to residents, their families, employees and the community at large.
• Must meet all federal, state and local health regulations and pass a post-employment physical exam.  This requirement includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiries.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this job with or without accommodation. -

We are Atrium Centers, and we invite you to see—first-hand—what we’re all about. If you’re committed to delivering compassionate, quality care in your local community, and believe in taking an all-hands, all-hearts approach to delivering top-notch care, apply with us today.