Registered Dietetic Technician

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional observations/reviews, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information about residents under the supervision of the Registered /Licensed Dietitian. Refers residents to the Registered/Licensed Dietitian as appropriate, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
• Residents Rights
• Food Safety
• Safety
• Staff Development
• Nutritional Assessment Responsibilities
  • Completes nutritional observations/reviews, MDS, CAA’s and care plans under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.
  • Completes progress notes.
  • Visits residents routinely to determine effectiveness of interventions and to update food preferences and evaluate food intake.
  • Checks residents progress and determines effectiveness of nutritional care plans.
  • Promotes and assists in implementation of liberalized diets.
  • Uses sound professional judgement and standards of professional practice at all times.
  • Under the supervision of the Dietitian, reviews and completes the required documentation on residents nutritionally at risk.
  • Follows house supplement procedure recommending enhanced foods before supplements. Evaluates the effectiveness of supplements on a routine basis.
  • Reviews weight records routinely and communicates variances to interdisciplinary team.
  • Under the supervision of the Dietitian, makes enteral feeding and dialysis recommendations that are consistent with procedures.
  • Ensures timely follow-up on physician recommendations.
  • Communicates resident nutrition and hydration relevant changes in condition during the 24-hour Clinical Report/Stand-Up Meeting.
  • Uses current standards of dietetic practice in the implementation of nutritional care.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, serves as Dining Room Monitor as required.
• Systems Responsibilities
• Communication Responsibilities
• Meal Service/Menus Responsibilities
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience

At least one year experience in long term care, preferred.