Registered Dietitian at Maple Healthcare Center
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
As a therapist-run company (OT President, SLP Vice President, PT Regional Directors), we strive for clinical excellence through evidence-based research and data. We are dedicated to the professional development of our clinicians through robust continuing education, leadership training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. In a culture of innovation, collaboration, and support, we give our clinicians the tools they need to reach their highest potential.
University Park Healthcare Center is a 88-bed Skilled Nursing Facility specializing in post-acute psychiatric care.
We are currently looking for a *Registered Dietitian*! This position advises the facility on opportunities related to dietary activities: Reviews and suggests changes in dietary functions and administrative procedures in the dietary department.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* Work in collaboration with management to make sure nutrition screening and assessment of all residents are completed upon admission.
* Monitor care plans. Checking to ensure high-risk residents are frequently monitored.
* With facility dietary staff, coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling of patients in a variety of settings.
* Assist with menu changes and QAPI program as needed.
* Conduct quarterly assessments and annual assessments as needed.
* Do quarterly or monthly reviews of dialysis residents for facility.
* Monthly review of residents with pressure ulcers
* Follow up on dietary consult orders.
* Review residents with significant and insidious weight changes (insidious has no formal definition and so is up to the discretion of the RD).
* Monthly kitchen audit.
* Conduct in service for dietary and nursing staff as requested.
* Expected to stay abreast of current research on nutrition related health conditions and adjust individual care plans as needed to improve success in addressing nutrition related issues.
* Other duties as assigned.
*REQUIREMENTS*
* Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field
* National CDR Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration
* Minimum 4 years experience as a Dietitian for skilled nursing facilities
* Possess the ability to supervise and work well with others
* Demonstrates the ability to perform managerial tasks
* Possess high standards of personal cleanliness and neatness.
* Demonstrates knowledge of basic nutrition
* Possess the ability to prepare meals per the available menu
* Must have transportation to travel to different facilities
* Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
Our vision is to relentlessly pursue unparalleled quality and value for our patients, customers, and employees. We are working to create an irresistible culture that inspires individuals to grow as leaders, clinicians, and innovators.
Competitive compensation rates, time-and-a-half for holidays, a generous paid-time-off program, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an annual employee appreciation event. Benefits vary between full-time, part-time, and on-call employment.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Dietetics
Schedule:
* 5x8
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Nursing home: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Registered Dietitian license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Los Angeles, CA 90011: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
University Park Healthcare Center is a 88-bed Skilled Nursing Facility specializing in post-acute psychiatric care.
We are currently looking for a *Registered Dietitian*! This position advises the facility on opportunities related to dietary activities: Reviews and suggests changes in dietary functions and administrative procedures in the dietary department.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* Work in collaboration with management to make sure nutrition screening and assessment of all residents are completed upon admission.
* Monitor care plans. Checking to ensure high-risk residents are frequently monitored.
* With facility dietary staff, coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling of patients in a variety of settings.
* Assist with menu changes and QAPI program as needed.
* Conduct quarterly assessments and annual assessments as needed.
* Do quarterly or monthly reviews of dialysis residents for facility.
* Monthly review of residents with pressure ulcers
* Follow up on dietary consult orders.
* Review residents with significant and insidious weight changes (insidious has no formal definition and so is up to the discretion of the RD).
* Monthly kitchen audit.
* Conduct in service for dietary and nursing staff as requested.
* Expected to stay abreast of current research on nutrition related health conditions and adjust individual care plans as needed to improve success in addressing nutrition related issues.
* Other duties as assigned.
*REQUIREMENTS*
* Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field
* National CDR Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration
* Minimum 4 years experience as a Dietitian for skilled nursing facilities
* Possess the ability to supervise and work well with others
* Demonstrates the ability to perform managerial tasks
* Possess high standards of personal cleanliness and neatness.
* Demonstrates knowledge of basic nutrition
* Possess the ability to prepare meals per the available menu
* Must have transportation to travel to different facilities
* Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
Our vision is to relentlessly pursue unparalleled quality and value for our patients, customers, and employees. We are working to create an irresistible culture that inspires individuals to grow as leaders, clinicians, and innovators.
Competitive compensation rates, time-and-a-half for holidays, a generous paid-time-off program, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an annual employee appreciation event. Benefits vary between full-time, part-time, and on-call employment.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Dietetics
Schedule:
* 5x8
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Nursing home: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Registered Dietitian license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Los Angeles, CA 90011: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person