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Clinical Dietitian
Location:
Saint Paul, MN
Description:
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination effective 9/1/2021 Episcopal Homes of Minnesota is a leader in senior care services for 122 years. We offer homes and services for people in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Care centers in the Midway area of St. Paul. We complement our homes with a home care service, foundation, a management company and a robust campus life program that provides a fitness center, pool, theater, 1st class dining room, pub and special events. Job Summary: The Dietitian will identify and assess the nutrition needs of assigned residents and initiate interventions to achieve and maintain his or her nutritional status and enhance quality of life consistent with the patient/resident's goals . Assure compliance with standards of practice and regulatory requirements. Essential Functions: Develops or oversee development of a complete nutritional assessment within the time frame specified by the facility or within 14 days of admission (whichever is shorter). Completes or oversees completi on of all nutrition related MDS required paperwork as defined by facility policy. Completes quarterly as well as annual nutrition assessments and re-assessments upon change of status, as the need arises. Development and maintenance of ongoing tracking system for the identification and follow up of identified high risk residents. Identifies and assesses the nutrition needs of each resident and initiates interventions to achieve and maintain his/her nutritional status consistent with his/her goals. Effectively utilizes resident/family interviews to obtain pertinent information for assessment. Effectively identifies and utilizes and/or makes appropriate referrals for nutrition support interventions. Develops an interdisciplinary plan of care incorporating nutritional needs and choices based on the resident's current goals and previous life-styles . Maintains or ensures that information on the care plan is kept current and is consistent with documentation in the progress notes. Conducts meals rounds/resident visitation on regular basis according to policy. Monitors and evaluates the nutritional status of residents in area of responsibility including satisfaction with food selection, preparation, service, and the overall dining experience. Evaluates and monitors the resident's eating ability and rehabilitation potential as related to the maintenance of adequate nutrition and make appropriate referral to OT/speech therapy. Plans and coordinates diet office functions to include accuracy and consistency of diet orders, nourishment/supplement distribution, and maintenance of resident dietary records. Participates in menu planning for regular and therapeutic diets in conjunction with FSD. Reviews and approves cycle menu changes, responds to requests from Resident Food Committee with menu revision and analysis. Instructs and counsel residents and their families on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to their education, readiness of learning, cultural and socio-economic background . Documents in medical record according to policy. Is involved with planning and presentation of in - services provided to Foodservice and Nursing in relation to nutrition/Foodservice. Updates and maintains pertinent policies and procedures as they relate to the therapeutic care of the resident. EDUCATION Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited nutrition or dietetic program plan IV or plan V institution and Registration by the A cademy of Nutrition and Dietetics or meets A ND requirements for eligibility. Licensed/Certified per State requirement. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Ability to perform nutrition assessments and care plans incorporating developmental needs of an elderly population group, has knowledge of the nutritional implications of d ysphagia, fractures, surgery, wounds, diabetes, HTN, CVD, renal disease, etc. Specific knowledge in or ability to make referral to or confer with Dietitian's and/or physicians specialized in renal diet restrictions, eating disorders, enteral nutrition , and other appropriate specialized areas. Basic understanding of Foodservice operations. Knowledge of OBRA regulations including comprehensive assessments, care planning, and resident rights. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to move from kitchen to resident care areas to conference areas within a reasonable amount of time to meet requirements for the quantity and quality of work. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to endure repetitive periods of writing and/or typing at a computer terminal. Ability to hear and verbally communicate on a telephone and to hard of hearing residents. Ability to sit for duration of conferences. Ability to read written material at arms length ( trayline ) and 2 feet from a computer monitor. WORKING CONDITIONS Work in fast passed environment managing residents and their families. Produce outcomes in a compressed time frame . Work as a member of a team. May be exposed to caustic chemicals. Routine tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Must be able to perform diverse tasks. Must be able to work flexible hours either early or late shifts. Must be able to work flexible days (weekdays and/or weekends). Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Episcopal Homes Of Minnesota
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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Clinical Dietitian is a Nurse & Healthcare Dietician Job at Episcopal Homes of Minnesota located in Saint Paul MN. Find other listings like Clinical Dietitian by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Dietician Jobs.
Clinical Dietitian is a Nurse & Healthcare Dietician Job at Episcopal Homes of Minnesota located in Saint Paul MN. Find other listings like Clinical Dietitian by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Dietician Jobs.