Registered Dietitian

About the role

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for designing and implementing the nutrition services program working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT). The RD conducts individual nutrition assessments, develops personalized nutrition care plans and provides dietary counseling and education to participants and their families.

Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health outcomes while adhering to Seen Health policies and procedures, quality improvement and regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Counsels participants and families on topics such as meal planning, portion control, and dietary modifications.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of nutrition assessments, interventions, progress notes, and all communication with participants, healthcare providers and/or participant caregivers in the participant's electronic health record.
• Oversees menu planning and meal delivery programs, ensuring cultural sensitivity (e.g. posting menus in multiple languages and offering various meal options to satisfy participant preferences).
• Serves as a mentor to center staff, including training and overseeing their performance in delivering nutrition services.
• Collaborates with nutrition services staff and Center Director to conduct monthly and quarterly sanitation, safety and foodservice audits.
• Participates in state and federal audit preparation activities.
• Affords assistance in planning and coordination of Dietetic Interns from affiliated RD and Dietetic Technician programs.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or related field.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) as confirmed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Three (3) years of experience working as a Registered Dietician in geriatric or managed care setting.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to translate best practices into culturally appropriate resources and work effectively with diverse populations.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / First Aid Certification required.