Registered Dietitian Eddy Senior Care - Compass Group, North America : Job Details

Unidine

Position Title: Registered Dietitian - Eddy Senior Care - Schenectady, NY

Pay Grade: 12

Salary: $62K-$68K

Other Forms of Compensation:

Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine's commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary. That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in MyOpportunity to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email then you can check the status under Careers in MyOpportunity by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Click here ( to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position.

Eddy SeniorCare is an exciting, innovative model of care for adults 55+, located in Rotterdam and Latham,NY. This position is for a full time Dietitian in our Rotterdam location. Our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly provides a team-based model of care including a physician, RNs, LPNs, Dietitians, Home Health Aides, physical/occupation/speech therapists, social workers, transportation, a day center team, and more! This is a truly unique program our region is fortunate to have access to, with only 154 PACE programs across the country!

Our Registered Dietitians play a crucial role in our unique model of care. The dietitians work closely with the participant and interdisciplinary team to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and create personalized care plans. They offer guidance to our participants, so they can manage their own nutritional goals in the community. Our dietitians provide education and counseling to participants and family members on a variety of health issues like weight management, chronic kidney disease and diabetes. They develop interventions such as nutritional supplements and home-delivered meals and collaborate with outside agencies such as Meals on Wheels and food pantries. They are actively engaged with the Physician and Nursing team to help minimize preventable infections, weight loss and wounds. PACE dietitians work closely with day center staff to oversee meal service and provide education and in-service training to staff members. They participate in professional activities and continuing education programs through Unidine and Trinity Health.

As a Registered Dietitian at Eddy SeniorCare, you focus on the participants who need you the most. The dietitian evaluates the need for patient follow ups, and makes appropriate referrals as needed. Your day is not directed by productivity standards, but rather by a team goal of helping seniors delay or avoid nursing home placement, and remain safely in their homes as long as possible.

Job Summary

Eddy SeniorCare is an exciting, innovative model of care for adults 55+, located in Rotterdam and Latham,NY. This position is for a full time Dietitian in our Rotterdam location. Our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly provides a team-based model of care including a physician, RNs, LPNs, Dietitians, Home Health Aides, physical/occupation/speech therapists, social workers, transportation, a day center team, and more! This is a truly unique program our region is fortunate to have access to, with only 154 PACE programs across the country.

Our Registered Dietitians play a crucial role in our unique model of care. The dietitians work closely with the participant and interdisciplinary team to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and create personalized care plans. They offer guidance to our participants, so they can manage their own nutritional goals in the community. Our dietitians provide education and counseling to participants and family members on a variety of health issues like weight management, chronic kidney disease and diabetes. They develop interventions such as nutritional supplements and home-delivered meals and collaborate with outside agencies such as Meals on Wheels and food pantries. They are actively engaged with the Physician and Nursing team to help minimize preventable infections, weight loss and wounds. PACE dietitians work closely with day center staff to oversee meal service and provide education and in-service training to staff members. They participate in professional activities and continuing education programs through Unidine and Trinity Health.

As a Registered Dietitian at Eddy SeniorCare, you focus on the participants who need you the most. The dietitian evaluates the need for patient follow ups, and makes appropriate referrals as needed. Your day is not directed by productivity standards, but rather by a team goal of helping seniors delay or avoid nursing home placement, and remain safely in their homes as long as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provides medical nutrition therapy including nutrition assessment, diet modification, nutrition education, and intervention for the patient population

+ Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual

+ Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies

+ Trains and mentors patient services staff and interns as applicable

+ Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs

Qualifications:

+ Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

+ Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing/Credentialing Board, in states where required

+ One (1) year of long term care experience, preferred

+ Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming

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Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Flexible Time Off

+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unidine maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1361616

Unidine

LINDSAY PHILLIPS

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