Part-Time Registered Dietitian

Company: Avamere
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

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Position : Registered Dietitian

Shift: Part-Time

Hours: 24hrs/week

Location: 801 SE Park Crest Ave Vancouver, Washington 98683

Perks: Tuition assistance Mentorship opportunities Employee assistance program featuring discounts on gym memberships, financial coaching, counseling services, and more Generous employee referral program Paid time off 401K retirement plan Flexible spending accounts Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage

The primary responsibility of this position is to complete nutrition assessments and support dietary managers with regulatory compliance.

Details

Assess understanding and implementation of Avamere dietary systems at assigned facilities.
Assess special nutritional needs of geriatric and physically impaired residents.
Review menus and monitor food services operations to assure that the residents receive adequate nutrition.
Educate and train the Dietary Managers to maximize their performance in documentation, RAI process, budgetary guidelines, management, sanitation guidelines and other areas of work.
Advise and recommend changes and implement new policies and procedures, and assist the Dietary Managers in implementing and educating their staff of these changes.
Make regularly scheduled visits to each facility; must be available by telephone for consultation to other staff during all normal business hours.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm and a calm and cheerful environment.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
Registered by the CDR, the credentialing agency for dietetics professionals.
Strong experience as a Dietician or Dietary Manager in a healthcare setting.
Familiarity with applicable state and federal guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Must have a valid driver's license and dependable vehicle for transportation.

Facility Information

In the heart of the beautiful Portland, Oregon metropolitan area you will find Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park just across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington. This warm, inviting 88-bed skilled nursing community is made of a tight-knit team with a unified goal to enhance lives.

Quality care is important to Avamere , evident in their recognition as part of the American Health Care Association's Quality Initiative Recognition Program .

Several employees have served seniors as part of this team for 20+ years. With friendly familiar faces and strong professional support, Avamere leaders prepare their team to thrive. Avamere offers tuition reimbursement to financially assist employees through school.

Advance your career with the personal and professional support you need at Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park.

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