PRN Clinical Dietitian Onsite

Title:

PRN Clinical Dietitian - As Needed - Onsite

Requisition #: 598478

Location:

Wheeling, IL 60090, US

The PRN Clinical Dietitian provides overall nutrition care to residents for Aramark Senior

LIFE+ in this true PRN setting, as needed, on a contract basis covering vacations and leaves, with possible travel to other sites. This is an onsite, 8a to 5p or normal business hours role, and will hold as PRN as long as workload permits. Nationwide, Aramark Senior

LIFE+ Dietitians ensure that the nutritional needs of the residents are met, and that all documentation is complete and accurate. Plans and administers activities related to resident nutrition care, complying with the standards established by Aramark Senior

LIFE+, regulatory agencies, and clients. Establishes and maintains effective multidisciplinary relationships to provide a unified approach to resident care. Where applicable, possible multi-location assignments that are within reasonable driving distance of one another may be offered. In the future, areas of the US with a larger urban footprint may bring the opportunity of a Traveling RDN role, reporting to the Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager for scheduling, reporting, and oversight.

COMPENSATION:
The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 to $32.00.

BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

There is no predetermined application window for this position; the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with all applicable laws, including Fair Chance Ordinances.

• Maintain dietetic registration and/or state licensure as required and continuing education requirements.
• Conduct resident nutrition assessment including Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) on assigned resident population.
• Manage the development, implementation, and follow-up plan for nutrition intervention in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process and Aramark Senior
  
  LIFE+ policy.
• Conduct regular meal observations to drive resident satisfaction.
• Provide nutrition counseling for individuals and family members, taking into consideration adaptations to meet resident learning needs per community policy.
• Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that consider the varied needs of age‑specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
• Provide appropriate follow‑up in accordance with resident goals, referring short‑term residents for outpatient nutrition counseling or community services as appropriate and per community policy.
• Deliver strong operational performance by executing against Aramark Senior
  
  LIFE+ and regulatory agency standards and programs, continually monitoring operations, and completing assessments and necessary action plans to provide optimal nutrition care and meal service to residents.
• Work cooperatively with nursing and other interdisciplinary team members and dining services to ensure delivery of person‑centered nutrition care.
• Provide person‑centered care following Aramark Senior
  
  LIFE+ and regulatory standards and programs, continually monitor operations, complete scheduled assessments on time, and initiate nutrition care plans.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in a resident’s medical record, care plan, and menu management software.
• Maintain clinical productivity standards and accurate record‑keeping of daily clinical and non‑clinical activities.
• Demonstrate accountability for the proper use of residents’ protected health information.
• Attend care plan and risk or weight/wound meetings as appropriate.
• Conduct monthly sanitation audit and dining observation/tray line audit in the dining services department.

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