Licensed Dietician with Long Term Care Experience Needed

Position Summary: The Dietitian assumes professional responsibility and accountability for the Dietary Services Department that provides nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diets to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident according to their comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care. Provides consultation to Director of Food Service. Manages employees in the preparation of attractive, nutritionally adequate meals served at proper temperatures and at appropriate times according to facility policies and procedures, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations and accepted nutritional standards. Responsible for care and sanitation of institutional food service equipment and work areas used for preparation, storage, and service. In collaboration with Director of Food Services and Nursing Home Administrator, allocates department resources in efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident receives food in amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain usual body weight and nutritional values.Education: Baccalaureate degree with major in relevant field.Certificate/Licenses: Current active registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.  Training or experience in identification of dietary needs, planning and implementation of dietary programs.Work Experience: One year professional food service experience in an institutional health care setting which includes identification of dietary needs, planning and implementation of dietary programs.