Clinical Dietician 7500 Sign on Bonus
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$ 80960 - 98370
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Job Description
Overview
Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
At Brookdale Riverwalk in Bakersfield CA we host unique themed lunches and dinners multiple times a month. Whether it is our candlelight gourmet pasta dinner a healthy Mediterranean luncheon or Taco Tuesday with fresh made guacamole! Come join our team of expertly trained culinary associates and make a difference!
Why Bakersfield
Location:
Less than 2 hours from LA with easy access to San Francisco and close to the Sierra Nevada Mountains Beaches and National forests.
Community:
Bakersfield has a strong sense of community and family with many parks community events and familyfriendly activities.
Arts and culture:
A growing arts and culture scene with new galleries theaters and music venues.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
- Variety of Associate Discounts
To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N400 application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
Responsibilities
Under limited supervision coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents. Ensures diet plan is consistent with regional direction.
- Consults with residents to evaluate nutritional needs; assesses nutritional needs by using assessment tools; in conjunction with the resident develops a nutrition care plan; makes appropriate referrals to other care providers; conducts followup visits to monitor resident progress.
- Documents care information; participates in case conferences to discuss residents strengths and needs with team members; consults with team members regarding residents; review records to determine client progress and makes modifications to the diet plan.
- Clinically supervises residents with high risk conditions such as diabetes obesity etc.
- Identifies the need for and develops nutritional education materials and tool to assist residents; conducts staff training related to nutrition;
- Attends conferences meetings and educational programs to maintain currency in the field of nutrition.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
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Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Dietetics Nutrition Science or a related field and two years of experience in nutritional counseling.
Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Dietician. Must have a valid drivers license and a current 3year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.
Management/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent example reasonableness or a combination of these.
Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition including the nutritional problems of a variety of age cultural social and economic groups; principles of program planning implementation and evaluation.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Requires interaction with coworkers residents or vendors
- Walking
- Sitting
- Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Climb or balance
- Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Exposure to latex
- Ability to lift: Up to 5 pounds
- Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various chemical infectious or biological hazards
- Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
- Requires Travel: Occasionally
- Vision
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drugfree workplace.
Salary Range Information
Employment Type
Full-Time
