Registered Dietetic Technician

Solaris HealthCare Merritt Island is now hiring. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. 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.

Responsibilities

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; Refer residents to the Registered/Licensed Dietitian as appropriate; Complete nutritional observations/reviews, MDS, CAA’s and care plans under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian; Complete progress notes; Visit residents routinely to determine effectiveness of interventions and update food preferences and evaluate food intake; Check residents progress and determine effectiveness of nutritional care plans; Promote and assist in implementation of liberalized diets; Review and complete required documentation on residents nutritionally at risk under supervision of Dietitian; Follow house supplement procedure recommending enhanced foods before supplements; Evaluate effectiveness of supplements on routine basis; Review weight records routinely and communicate variances to interdisciplinary team; Make enteral feeding and dialysis recommendations consistent with procedures under supervision of Dietitian; Ensure timely follow-up on physician recommendations; Communicate resident nutrition and hydration relevant changes in condition during the 24-hour Clinical Report/Stand-Up Meeting; Use current standards of dietetic practice in the implementation of nutritional care; Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and serve as Dining Room Monitor as required

Requirements

Caring and compassionate; Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Nice to have

At least one year experience in long term care

Benefits

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance; Advanced Pay; 401k with Company Match; Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time; Tuition Reimbursement; Life Insurance & Disability Coverage; Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs; Shift Differentials