Perm – Dietitian – Outpatient (Days) Alexandria, LA
Job Detail
Title: Perm – Dietitian – Outpatient (Days) Alexandria, LA
Description:
“We have an energizing new view and strategy. Join us and shape the future healthcare!”
Hourly Range: *** – *** and can go up based on experience
Salary Range: *** – ***
25% Perm Placement Fee
The primary purpose of Registered Dietician position is to display comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets; complete participant nutritional assessments and reassessments as needed; obtain participant food preferences and adhere to dietary modifications; determine adequacy of current diet and supplements when necessary; conduct meal rounds and sanitation inspections; as well as providing nutritional education to participants, caregivers, and staff.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Attend and participate in scheduled training, in-service training, mandatory annual in-service training and educational classes as required/needed.
- Conduct initial and annual comprehensive nutritional assessment on all participants. Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant.
- Monitor monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, reports changes to the interdisciplinary team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.
- Perform initial and annual competencies on the Dietary Aide(s).
- Oversee maintenance/cleanliness and orderliness of serving kitchen.
- Act as a liaison with contracted meal service to ensure meals meet the needs of the PACE participants.
- Provide education and training to health care professionals as needed.
Position Highlights and
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
- Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.
- Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
- Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus.
- Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities