Registered Dietitian, Part-Time - Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
About the Job
Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center -
Registered Dietitian, Part-Time
Squirrel Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility with a positive culture and fantastic opportunities for career progression. Come and #LivePlayGrow with us!
Registered Dietitian, Part-Time Benefits:
- Medical benefits available 1st day of the month after hire date
- Competitive wages
- PTO
- Health, Dental, and Vision for those who qualify
- Referral Program
- Panda Perks Employee Discount Program
- Free Parking
Registered Dietitian, Part-Time Qualifications:
- Full-time Registered Dietitian or new grad/RD eligible
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or eligible
- An active Dietetics License in the state of Pennsylvania or eligible
Registered Dietitian, Part-Time Responsibilities:
- Provides registered dietitian services at Squirrel Hill according to policies and procedures, and federal and state requirements.
- Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
- Assesses/Monitors the residents’ nutritional status and provides recommendations to clinical/medical staff.
- Develops and updates nutritional care plans as needed.
- Observes resident meal service to ensure diets are correct and modifications are followed.
- Educates residents, families, and staff on nutritional concepts and diet modification.
- Works with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that modified texture diets and therapeutic diets are in compliance with the resident’s medical condition.
- Reviews menu changes to ensure compliance with the facility’s policy and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
- Updates diet orders and menu changes as required.
- Conducts audits of relevant nutritional care on a routine basis.
- Completes nutritional assessments on residents on admission, readmission, quarterly, annually, and with any change in condition as per guidelines.
- Completes assigned sections in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) as per facility policy and procedure, and ensures the accuracy of the information provided.
- Performs regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
- Monitors residents for weight changes, nutrition support, and skin breakdown, and makes recommendations as needed.
- Participates in inspection surveys, ensuring compliance with nutritional and dietary policies and procedures as per state and federal guidelines.
Squirrel Hill Wellness & Rehab Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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