Job Opportunities
Job ID JL1733 posted on 01/23/23
Starting Date:
01/30/2023
Position Description
As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Renfrew Center is dedicated to searching for and hiring individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Renfrew is creating an environment where everyone celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging where all can thrive. We encourage all to apply for this position.
Position Responsibilities:
- Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission
- Counsels patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conducts group nutrition discussions
- Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious, and ethical concerns
- Provides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed)
- Conducts nutrition education groups that are appropriate for adult and adolescent populations
- Provides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds/meetings and as requested
- Completes all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, maintaining compliance with the policies and procedures
- Participates in development and updates of patient cycle menu
- Manages inventory and food ordering/restocking for weekly food orders
- Communicates effectively with other departments to provide the high-quality patient care
- Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients protected health information
- Participates in presentations of scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities
- Utilizes supervisory feedback to improve performance
- Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients
- Communication with referring and/or outpatient dietitian upon admit to program, during course of treatment as needed, and upon discharge from program
Minimum Qualifications
Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; RD eligible may be considered
Bachelor’s degree in dietetics required; Graduate degree preferred
A minimum of 1-3 years of nutrition counseling experience preferred
Experience with eating disorder population preferred
Desired Qualifications
Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; RD eligible may be considered
Bachelor’s degree in dietetics required; Graduate degree preferred
A minimum of 1-3 years of nutrition counseling experience preferred
Experience with eating disorder population preferred
Contact
James King
2673505209
jking@renfrewcenter.com
http://renfrewcenter.com
