Nutrition and Dietary Manager (RD) at Vicar's Landing · Ponte…

JOB SUMMARY

The Nutrition and Dietary Manager (RD) directs and supervises the overall operation of Health Center Dining Services under the supervision of the Director of Dining Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain accurate nutrition care records of residents' diets and visitation following applicable policies as well as professional standards. Develop new or improved procedures within own area of supervision. Enter pertinent information in the medical records and nutritional kardexes regarding food preferences, special diet restrictions, allergies, ability to chew, diet orders and visitations. Process diet changes and new diets as received from nursing and conduct dietary interviews. Assume responsibility for quality assurance development, implementation, and monthly monitoring. Attend Residents at Risk Meeting, care plans and other required meetings. Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, MDS's, and care plan when due.
2. Interpret laboratory values, weight trends, medication-nutrient interactions, and clinical diagnoses to determine nutritional risk. Prescribe and manage therapeutic diets consistent with physician orders and evidence-based practice. Address dietary concerns, food preferences, and clinical nutrition questions. Evaluate nutrient analysis and recommend menu adjustments based on population needs.
3. Supervise Health Center Dining Staff in carrying out applicable items of the above duties as well as daily meal service. Hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff in accordance with company policy, as well as complete biweekly payroll.
4. Develop and evaluate coordinating menus, spreadsheets and production sheets for the Health Center and Assisted Living according to Vicar's Landing, local, state, and federal regulations. Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on medical diagnosis and resident needs.
5. Responsible for hiring, training, and servicing staff as necessary according to Vicar's Landing and other regulatory agencies. Complete all paperwork for Health Center dining employees. Assure that all reviews are completed in a timely manner. Complete weekly schedule. Complete bi-weekly payroll for Health Center and Stratford Dining Services employees.
6. Abide by and enforce all safety and sanitation guidelines set up by the Dining Services Department, Vicar's Landing, and federal, state, and local laws. Enforce and obey Dining Services attendance policy. Maintain and enforce acceptable standards of personal hygiene and department dress code. Reports all accidents and fills out required reports as directed.
7. Reports to work as scheduled. Excellent attendance is most important for us to deliver our best service to the Residents and not to over burden our fellow employees when we miss work.
8. Assist as needed with the supervisor of Assisted Living.
9. Perform all other duties assigned by Dining Services Director.
10. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Dietary Manager Certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of food service experience with supervisory experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting
• Working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation and F-Tag requirements (including F812 – Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve – Sanitary Conditions)
• Knowledge of Florida Administrative Code 59A-4 (Nursing Homes) and 59A-36 (Assisted Living Facilities)
• ServSafe certification required (or ability to obtain upon hire)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Skills, Abilities & Competencies:

Complexity:

    A broad knowledge of applicable health and nursing home regulations and the

    ability to implement a quality food program consistent with said regulations is essential.  Both technical and managerial decisions over this broad range must be made on a timely and regular basis.

Supervision Received:

    This position operates under the Director of Dining Services.  Must be able to work and make appropriate decisions consistent with established policies independently with minimal supervision.

Contact with Others:

    Frequent contact with residents, employees, and medical staff.  This requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally as well as in writing.  Because the position involves direct member contact, and many elderly residents have significant loss of hearing, an articulate command of the English language is preferred.

Errors:

    Probable errors could cause service delays or closure of facilities, resident dissatisfaction or discomfort, this position must work independently and accurately.

Confidentiality:

    Works with confidential data whose disclosure would be contrary to the best interests of the facility and professional ethics.

Mental/Visual Demands:

    Flow of work requires normal mental and visual demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly walking or standing 75% of the time. The employee works in a fast-paced environment and must be able to move quickly on the floor or moving between Front and Back of house. The employee works in an indoor setting with limited exposure to elements. The employee may work in potentially hazardous conditions and may be subject to falls, cuts, and/or burns from equipment, hot food, or chemicals throughout the day. The employee may be subject to hostile and/or emotional Members. Must be able to handle such situations with a positive service attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk hear, and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus as well as work on a computer for extended periods of time. The employee must be able to communicate verbally with others on the phone or in person.