Regional Dietary Consultant (Territory includes: Athens, Huntsville, Madison, Crossville)
To consult, advise and recommend in areas of expertise to maintain quality standards of nutritional care and food service delivery to the residents in long term care within a specific territory.
- To consult, advise and recommend in areas of expertise to maintain quality standards of nutritional care and food service delivery to the residents in long term care.
- Perform initial and continued nutritional assessments of individuals with appropriate documentation.
- Assist in updating resident nutritional care plans regularly and document appropriately.
- Provide recommendations for the nutritional health care plan of each resident.
- Provide nutritional counseling with residents and/or family and significant others as needed.
- Communicate with the health care team to integrate specific goals and approaches into the total health care plan.
- Provide individual counseling regarding food choices and intake to meet optimal nutritional needs as needed.
- Provide each assigned facility with approved menus that meet the nutritional needs of each Facility’s population.
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association and licensed by the respective state in which one practice
- Must have a minimum of one year post graduate work experience, preferably in long term care
- Previous experience in a supervisory capacity preferred
- Must demonstrate a desire to work with convalescent, geriatric or psychiatric residents (as required
- Must be able to travel freely between assigned areas which may include overnight visit
- Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled
We offer the following benefits for you and your family:
- Competitive Wages
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
