ROYAL FAMILY MEMBERS ENJOY:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Part-time (16 hours per week)
• Paid Professional Development
• Fast-paced Work in a growing industry (long-term care/skilled nursing)
• Team Oriented Environment

Core Job Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the dietary needs of each resident.
• Develop a written dietary  plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) that identifies the dietary  problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished for each dietary problem/need identified.
• Encourage the resident/family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care.
• Assist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting.
• Ensure that all dietary personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in planning daily dietary services for the resident.
• Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed. Discuss problem areas with the director of Nursing Services.
• Ensure that the care plan identifies any special equipment and utensils the resident may need (e.g., plate guard, enlarged silverware handles, etc.).
• Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly.
• Provide substitute foods of similar nutritive value to residents who refuse foods served.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing the resident's comprehensive plan of care.

Key Educational/Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience working in a healthcare or long-term care facility, preferred
• Energetic, enthusiastic, ability to multi-task and make decisions if necessary
• ServSafe certified preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal Health Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, Royal Health Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.