Registered Dietitian

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Starting at $47 per hour

12 Hours/week | Starting ASAP for an ongoing duration

80-bed LTC facility

LTC Experience Preferred But Open To All Levels

Weekdays/daytime hours only

Clinical duties primarily with monthly kitchen audits

This exciting opportunity is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a vibrant city known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and stunning architecture. With its many museums, parks, and restaurants, you'll love exploring all that Cambridge has to offer during your free time, just a short drive from the facility.

• Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Develop a plan of care that identifies the nutrition problems/needs of the resident and goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified
• Represent the nutrition department at interdisciplinary meetings, such as daily standup, wound and weight, QAPI, MDS and care plan meetings
• Experience with electronic charting and the Nutrition Care Process
• Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet order and recommend diet changes as appropriate to improve resident’s nutritional status
• Understanding of the State and Federal Regulations associated with the industry
• Thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0 Section K and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information

Starting at $47 per hour

12 Hours/week | Starting ASAP for an ongoing duration

80-bed LTC facility

LTC Experience Preferred But Open To All Levels

Weekdays/daytime hours only

Clinical duties primarily with monthly kitchen audits

This exciting opportunity is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a vibrant city known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and stunning architecture. With its many museums, parks, and restaurants, you'll love exploring all that Cambridge has to offer during your free time, just a short drive from the facility.

Key Duties

• Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Develop a plan of care that identifies the nutrition problems/needs of the resident and goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified
• Represent the nutrition department at interdisciplinary meetings, such as daily standup, wound and weight, QAPI, MDS and care plan meetings
• Experience with electronic charting and the Nutrition Care Process
• Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet order and recommend diet changes as appropriate to improve resident’s nutritional status
• Understanding of the State and Federal Regulations associated with the industry
• Thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0 Section K and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current Registered Dietitian credentialed by CDR
• MA state dietitian license is required prior to starting position

If you’re looking for better work-life balance, consider consulting. Our team of recruiters expertly match dietitians to opportunities that best suit their abilities and schedule. Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team, and we pay you accordingly. This is a contracted temporary position where you’ll work for Dietitians On Demand at one of our client sites.

Perks Of Being a Dietitians On Demand Employee Include

• Premier pay rates and full benefits package
• Free continuing education
• Corporate liability insurance
• W2 employment status
• Work-life balance by choosing when and where you work
• Nutrition Care Manual access
• Opportunity to earn 401K and health insurance benefits based on employment duration

Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to: phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.

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