Description - Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct
the Dietary Department and its programs and activities. Coordinate
dietary services and activities with other related departments (i.e.,
Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.). Inspect food storage
rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc., for upkeep and supply
control. - Review and develop a plan of correction for dietary service
deficiencies noted during survey inspections. Assist in planning the
dietary services portion of the resident\'s discharge plan. Participate
in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government
agencies. Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain
diet history. - Assist in developing methods for determining quality and
quantity of food served. Assist in planning regular and special diet
menus as prescribed by the attending physician. Assist in developing
diet plans for individual residents. - Review therapeutic and regular
diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance with the
physician\'s orders. Ensure that dietary service work areas are
maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. - Ensure that all food
storage rooms, preparation areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe,
and sanitary manner. Place orders for equipment and supplies as
necessary or as may be required. - Ensure that stock levels of
staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained at
adequate levels at all times. - Develop a written dietary plan of care
that identifies the dietary problems/needs of the resident and goals to
be accomplished. - Develop and maintain a good rapport with others
involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved.
Salary Range 99,000.00-103,000.00 Qualifications Education Required
Bachelors or better. Experience Required Training is cost control, food
management, and diet therapy. Preferred 2 years: Prior experience
working in acute or long term care as a Dietician. Licenses &
Certifications Required Registered Dietitian