Dietitian Supervisor jobs in Reno, NV

Willow Springs Center is looking for a compassionate, caring and dedicated Dietitian.  The Dietitian approves menus including modified diets from the hospital, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.  Primary responsibilitites include, but are not limited to:

• Consult with patients and family members concerning dietary needs and goals.
• Coordinate Dietary Services Department within The Joint Commission standards for food service and assist Food Service Manager/Director as needed.
• Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician/licensed practitioner.
• Monitor and document patients care in regards to therapeutic diets.
• May instruct patients and/or families regarding diet therapy programs in individual or group settings.
• Review patients' charts to determine need for nutritional assessments.
• Plan and execute monthly in-services for dietary and food service employees.
• Conduct monthly inspections of the Dietary Services Department.
• Provide guidance to Food Service Manager/Director and other food service staff as needed.
• Document patient charts with nutritional planning, and update as changes in nutritional needs occur.
• May inspect meal assembly to ensure trays conform to prescribed diet and meet standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play. The location itself is a benefit; not to mention Nevada has no state income tax. Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada’s leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time. Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path. At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicate to impacting the lives of youth ages 12 to 17 years of age. If you desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs Center is the place for you.

Education:    Bachelor of Science degree in Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.

Licensure:     Registered Dietitian (RD) licensure to practice dietetics in the state of Nevada.

Experience:   Minimum of three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional assessment and planning preferred. Experience working with children and adolescents.  Dietary education experience, and eating disorder education preferred.

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