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Registered Dietitian: Kindred Healthcare

Job ID002579
Company NameKindred Healthcare
Job CategoryHospitality/Travel
LocationGreat Falls, MT
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience2-5 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelOther
Date PostedJuly 9, 2008 (Reposted Sep 2)
At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states, including 84 long-term acute care hospitals, 228 skilled nursing centers and a contract rehabilitation services business, Peoplefirst rehabilitation services, which served 334 non-affiliated facilities. Kindred's 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. As the nutrition expert on the Interdisciplinary Team, you will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and work with the Nutrition Services Manager to ensure that quality food, service and nutritional care are being provided to our residents. You'll be part of a team that works together to make sure Kindred's residents are taken care of with not only clinical expertise, but also genuine involvement in their needs and feelings.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluates the Medical Nutrition Therapy needs of the residents and implements appropriate interventions to improve their nutritional status
• Coordinates resident care with the Interdisciplinary Team
• Coordinates with the Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager the review and customization of the regular and therapeutic menus
• Conducts meal rounds and interviews staff and residents to ensure residents are receiving foods in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency required to maintain or improve nutritional status.
• Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and practices for compliance with company policies, procedures, standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participates in the long-term care survey process.
• Provides in-service training to Nursing Center staff on topics related to Nutrition and Foodservice.
• Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Companies Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards and codes of ethics.

Registered Dietitian Nutrition Services Food Services Dietary Services Registered Dietetic
  • Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
  • Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association License or certification as mandated by the state in which employed ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred
  • Experience in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition preferred
  • Experience with MDS assessments is a plus.
Full time employees: Medical, Dental, vision, wellness program, 401K, and paid time off. Or elect pay in lieu of benefits. Apply PLEASE APPLY USING THIS BUTTON ONLY













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