Dietitian reviews physicians diagnosis and designs and implements therapeutic nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. Being a Dietitian educates and provides guidance to staff, patients, and families regarding diet and food plans. Administers and advises food service operations to ensure menus comply with prescribed nutritional plans. Additionally, Dietitian requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The Dietitian gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Dietitian typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
The Supervisory Dietitian is responsible for the execution of Food Service and Production operations to meet individual meal needs through Veteran-centric,"Food Forward" meal programs with conventional cooking, convenience cooking, advance food preparation and delivery, room service, or a combination of food production and service modalities.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements :
Duties
The Supervisory Dietitian makes decisions based on intricate and unrelated information and assumptions from inconclusive or variable data in all aspects of nutrition operations.
They are an essential part of the NFS executive leadership team.
They provide professional and management support to the department and continuously strive to increase patient satisfaction and improve veteran experience.
Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties : Serves as professional and technical advisor to staff and other health care professionals Represents the food operations section on projects, committees and / or workgroups within the department and the facility.
Assumes full responsibility for planning, directing, and assessing the work and competence of subordinate staff.
Develops procedures and guidelines for food operations.
Monitors compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Participates in performance improvement efforts within the Food Service Operations section, acting on quality improvement data and plans.
Completes internal audits of food service and food production.
Completes routine kitchen inspections.
Leads the action planning process to attain goals and resolve deficiencies.
Implements the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) program ensuring that requisitioning, receipt / storage, preparation and service of food conforms to quality / quantity standards.
Collaborates with the clinical nutrition staff, bridging the work of the food service section with the nutritional care plans for Veterans.
Supervisory Controls : The incumbent works under the general supervision of a Supervisory Dietitian, GS-13 or above, who establishes objectives and department priorities.
The incumbent is expected to complete work assignments with relative independence and minimal guidance, personally setting the deadlines for completion of work.
Assumes responsiblity in work assignments in accordance with regulations and independently esolves most conflicts by using considerable judgement and interpretation.
Work is reviewed to ensure that overall objectives of the position are met.
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 0800-1630 Telework : Not Available.
Virtual : This is not a virtual position.
Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report : Not required"
Last updated : 2024-04-23
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