Job Opportunities
Salary Range:
$45 per hour
Starting Date:
Immediate
Position Description
Grafton County Nursing Home, located in North Haverhill, New Hampshire is seeking applicants for our contracted Registered Dietician position. This position has flexibility in the days worked and can vary between onsite and remote, based on availability. Given our Nursing Home’s size, we expect all work associated with this integral position in our Interdisciplinary Team, to be accomplished within 20hr – 24hrs per week.
The Registered Dietician is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the nutritional care and medical nutrition therapy for nursing home residents with a variety of health conditions and to provide technical assistance and recommendations concerning dietary and medical nutrition. The Registered Dietician shall exercise professional judgment and expertise in overseeing the dietary and medical nutrition of our nursing home residents. While experienced candidates with knowledge of long-term care are preferred, we believe this is an excellent opportunity for candidates recently registered who are looking to develop their clinical skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Consult with medical providers and other healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of residents.
• In conjunction with the Director of Dietary Services, develop and implement nursing home menus, including modified extensions, recipe conversions, and production requirements.
• Manage the Departmental nourishment/supplement and enteral formulary program.
• Document assessment findings on nutritional assessment and on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within the timeframes required regulatory timeframes.
• Responsible for ensuring the initial comprehensive, change of condition, and quarterly nutrition assessment process is planned and completed within established regulatory timeframes.
• Attendance at interdisciplinary meetings, including but not limited to, nursing home resident care plan meetings, weekly risk management meetings.
• Collaborate with departments to develop and implement facility policies and procedures ensuring all staff, including nurses and medical providers, are aware of the resident’s nutritional requirements.
Contact
Craig Labore
603-787-6971
clabore@graftoncountynh.gov