Regional Registered Dietitian
Cambridge Healthcare Services
Location: Modesto, Merced, and Madera
POSITION SUMMARY
We are currently looking for a Regional Registered Dietitian in the Modesto, Merced and Madera area to support 4 of our facilities.
Remote work on Fridays.
The purpose of your job position is to organize, plan and supervise the overall operation of the dietary department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Monitoring staff to confirm they adhere to all sanitation, safety and procedural guidelines within the department
● Forecasting the budgeting needs of the department
● Partnering with the Director or Manager of Dietary Services
● Performing weekly inspections of dietary measures to assure quality control is being maintained
● Reviewing menus prior to food preparation
● Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident
● Planning special diet menus as prescribed by the physician
● Assuring all meals are served on time; including snacks
● Assisting in the planning of the residents discharge dietary needs
● Ensuring food service equipment is clean and operable
● Checking food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets for regulatory compliance
● Ensuring charted dietary progress notes are informative and descriptive of meals provided
● Adhering to all dietary policies and procedures of the facility
● Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information
● Participating in facilities surveys and inspections and developing a plan of corrections if deficiencies are noted
● Serving and participating on various committees (Policy Advisory, Quality Assessment and Assurance, etc.)
● Submitting accident/incident reports to the Business Office within (24) hours of occurrence
● Providing written or oral reports to the Administrator, management or other departments when requested
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
● Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university
● Must possess active unencumbered CA Dietician License
Qualifications / Experience
● Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in food services for skilled nursing facility or hospital
● Must have received training in food management
● Must be knowledgeable of food procedures
● Must be able to communicate and present effectively to all levels of management
● Must be able to interpret dietary cost reports, financial data, etc.