Director of Nutritional Services Skilled Nursing ...

Description Director of Nutritional Services AdventHealth Care Center Waterman Location Address: 4501 Waterman Way, Tavares FL Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Care Center Waterman Skilled Nursing Facility AdventHealth Care Center''s mission to "Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ" The opportunity and encouragement to truly care for and love the patients/residents they serve The opportunity to work with like-minded co-workers who believe and support the organization''s mission The patient-centric focus of meeting the needs of the patient/residents Being part of a large healthcare organization where we can be "Greater as a Whole" Work Hours/Shift: Full Time/Days You Will Be Responsible For: Ability to manage, train, develop, direct, and maintain interpersonal relationships with staff and residents. Responsible for development and maintain MDS (RAPs and triggers), nutritional histories, and assessments. Documents the progress of the residents'' nutritional and coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in care plan development. Follows policies and procedures of the Nutritional Services Department. Coordinates with the Registered Dietitian as needed. Accountable for the proper storage of all food and dietary supplies. Ensures that the food preparation follows required sanitation procedures and meets the requirements of the Food Handling procedures. Evaluates and provides direction in food production including standardizing recipes, portion control, problem solving, and Quality Assessment and Assurance activities. Responsible for regular participation in department meetings and providing training to dietary staff. Communicates with nursing staff regarding nutritional status of residents and provides recommendations needed to meet resident identified needs. Qualifications Job Summary: The Nutritional Services Director plans and directs the activities in the Nutritional Services Department to provide the highest quality of service and product to residents in a cost-effective manner. They are responsible for initiating, completing, and maintaining nutritional care plans for the residents What You Will Need: High School Diploma or Equivalent Certified Directory Manager (CDM) certification. A Registered or Licensed Dietitian will qualify in lieu of CDM certification, but will be compensated as a CDM required. Healthcare Dietary experience preferred This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Created: 2021-11-29