Registered Dietitian

Overview

Part Time Position

Registered Dietitian for Fall River Healthcare At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

The Registered Dietitian (RD) completes all required nutritional assessments and documentation according to state and federal regulations. The RD works within the facility to provide nutritional expertise and dietary oversight from a clinical standpoint to the facility kitchen operations.

• Complete required nutritional assessments and documentation according to state and federal regulations.
• Plan and write menu cycles, ensure nutritional adequacy in menus for the specific population according to regulations, oversee the serving of food and the quality of food served.
• Keep inventories of nutritional supplements and products ordered through Nursing and Nutrition Services for special diets, including tube feeding formulas, various nutritional supplements, thickener packets and liquid thickeners.
• Work with Nursing to provide nutritional supplements for wound care for all residents and implement, change, or discontinue appropriate nutritional interventions as part of the wound healing process.
• Provide diet and nutrition education to residents, family members and staff as needed during care plan meetings and on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor nutritional status of residents in long term care and rehab centers.
• Complete nutritional assessments and complete/review RAI and care plan processes.
• Assist facilities in identifying clinical nutrition problems and work toward solutions.
• Participate in efforts to improve and maintain acceptable clinical indicators.

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, plus completion of the required program and internship, and passing score on the Registered Dietitian Examination by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Dietitian and eligible to practice in the State of Massachusetts.
• Experience in healthcare food service in a Dietitian position or a similar environment is required.
• Must have Long Term Care/Skilled facility experience (required).
• Serv Safe or other similar national food safety certification preferred.
• Must maintain all appropriate registrations, licensure, continuing education credits, or other such requirements in good standing as needed to maintain employment.
• Sufficient knowledge of food production and distribution to evaluate meal quality, dining programs and texture modified diet preparation.
• Ability to multi task and prioritize when needed, comfortable working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.