Job Opening: Dietitian
Department: Fair Acres
Posting Date: May 5, 2023
Shifts: No Weekends/ Flex Schedule
Work Location: In-person
When you join Fair Acres, you will be joining the largest skilled nursing facility in Delaware County. Owned and operated by the County of Delaware, we are proud to offer our residents long term care, short term rehabilitation, respite care and hospice services on a beautiful 210-acre campus.
Fair Acres offers competitive compensation, great benefits including a pension, a pleasant working environment, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
Responsibilities:
Assesses the nutritional status adult and geriatric patients through documentation in the medical record.
Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, visual assessment, and interpretation of laboratory values.
Develops and revises a nutrition care plan based on information from the patient, medical record, family, and health care team members.
Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.
Adheres to Organization confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal and state
Completes all required documentation, reports, and logs in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.
Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation, and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication.
Participates in Organization-wide and Department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition discipline
RD or RD eligible; PA State Licensure required
Experience in long-term care preferred
Choice between two health insurance plans
Retirement savings options, including pension
Low-cost life insurance plan
Tuition Assistance
Paid vacation plus 16 paid holidays
Discount at Rocky Run YMCA
Corporate discounts through TicketsatWork
To apply, please fill out our online application form.
Fair Acres Geriatric Center is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train and promote without discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability.