Registered Dietitian Job Descriptions, Average Salary, Interview Questions

[Your Company Name] is searching for a professional and knowledgeable registered dietitian. The registered dietitian will be responsible for consulting with clients and advising clients on proper dietary plans and measures. This position is full-time with benefits. During the course of your work, you may be required to travel to different offices in the state to consult with locals and develop and critique meal plans. The registered dietitian will also be required to manage data and documentation for clients and management. This will include inputting data, modifying data, and presenting occasional reports. This position is not for someone who is unable to complete these tasks. Please consider carefully before applying. If this does sound like you, though, we would love to have you join our team at [Your Company Name].

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Provide dietary services following state and federal laws and regulations
• Develop nutrition plans and implement interventions based on knowledge of patients’ current health
• Design plans to address specific health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, eating disorders, or hypertension
• Develop facility-wide nutritional programs for educational, correctional, healthcare, and other institutions
• Complete monthly, quarterly and yearly assessments of clients and adapt nutrition plans as needed
• Implement personalized, age-specific, and culturally appropriate nutrition strategies
• Deliver client nutrition recommendations to physicians, nurses and aides
• Provide nutrition education and counseling for patients
• Increase public awareness of healthy nutritional standards and habits

Education and experience

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field. A candidate must also be a registered dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Required skills and qualifications

• Stay current of, comply with, and model national, state and local legislation, policies, and standards for food safety
• Apply knowledge of biological, physical or chemical properties that may cause food to be unsafe for human and animal consumption
• Develop and provide education and counseling on safe food-handling and sustainable practices to prevent and minimize contamination
• Educate the public on the role and the benefits of receiving care or services from a registered dietitian
• Educate patients and the general public on the availability of nutrition services
• Increase public awareness of the importance of nutrition and public welfare
• Apply knowledge of hygienic food preparation practices and causes of foodborne illness in food preparation
• Demonstrate proficient use of technical operating systems and software to communicate and disseminate information; to collect, track and retrieve data; and to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
• Use standardized terminology to describe nutrition assessment data, nutrition diagnoses, nutrition interventions, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation
• Identify and promote sustainable, resilient, healthy food to staff, customers and the public
• Recognize the environmental implications of infectious diseases, compromised health conditions, and outbreaks, and identify and implement required preventive action for public safety

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition or related field
• 5 years experience writing health plans
• Bilingual
• Strong written skills

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Provide Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) on-site and virtually to assigned patient caseloads, in addition to traditional MNT
• Completion of nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process
• Make clinical recommendations to the treatment team for the maintenance and/or improvement of nutritional status
• Strong collaboration efforts with our partnering Functional Medicine practitioners
• Regular and proficient computer use of our Electronic Health Records (EHR) and systems to ensure adequate care of patients within caseload and communications with the group providers, partners, and administration
• Coordinate follow-up scheduling with the caseload. New patient scheduling and benefits checking will be provided by our administrative assistant
• Generate insurance claims for patient visits which are managed by the practice
• Provide strong role model examples to patients and maintain upbeat, positive, collaborative relationships with group dietitians and patients
• Willingness to attend training and shadowing sessions prior to starting date is expected as compensation for the waiving of onboarding overhead during the months credentialing is in process with insurance companies and claims are waiting to come in
• Training includes a 1-week shadowing period and weekly touch bases on an arranged schedule which can be flexible. Includes group policies, systems, and how to effectively manage patient and non-patient time to optimize workflow and income
• Meet weekly for chart reviews and mentoring with lead RD 1-3 months post-go-live date with patients depending on the level of experience
• Maintain integrative and functional nutrition knowledge base through continuing education
• Contribute to nutrition in-service education/training at group monthly meetings on a rotating basis, and join round table case discussions
• Contribute to our partner DENT Neurology’s Corporate Wellness Newsletter on a rotating monthly basis
• Participate in HIPAA and other annual compliance training

Qualifications

• Current registration with CDR as a Registered Dietitian
• Current registration with the NYS Office of Professions as a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN). CDN is mandatory for the position at the time of interviewing. Please indicate RDN and CDN registration numbers on your application
• Certificate of Training with DIFM (Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine DPG), IFNA Certificate of Training, or IFNCP advanced practice credential through IFNA
• Practice experience in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. Strong interest will be considered in providing DIFM Certification completed prior to the go-live date with patients
• At least 1-year practice experience is mandatory
• Outpatient experience preferred. A certificate of training in Motivational Interviewing strongly encouraged

Education, experience, and licensure requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or related program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Currently registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and meet licensure or certification per State requirements. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• Registered with American Dietetic Association
• Prior experience in nutritional assessment and planning
• Two (2) years experience in a health care facility. Prior post-acute care experience preferred

Specific job requirements

• Familiar with standards of practice used in the assessment of geriatric patients
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential functions

• Consult with patient and family concerning nutrition needs and goals
• Check menu plans to ensure they meet the nutritional needs of patients and to ensure quality food service standards
• Plan modified diets for patients as requested by the attending physician
• Input dietary information accurately and in a timely manner (i.e., patient charting, dietary database)
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Patient Care meetings involving nutrition
• Assist with other food service duties as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

The Registered Dietitian will oversee that all schools within the designated district are in compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to all USDA programs implemented by the schools including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. This position will also be responsible for handling any special dietary needs of the students within the school district.

Responsibilities

• Perform onsite reviews of assigned school sites to evaluate compliance
• Plan menus that are within Federal and State Regulations for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program
• Oversee communication with district staff, employees, and community regarding special dietary needs and menu-related topics
• Create and implement training materials and handouts to support the district as needed
• Conduct training with kitchen staff
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in Nutrition or related field.
• A registered Dietitian credential is required
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in school nutrition or a related field is preferred, but not required. Consideration will be given to candidates with other foodservice related work experience
• This position requires a person that is a leader and can handle a fast-paced environment

Physical demands and work environment

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English and/or the dominant language at the school
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop frequently and lift up to 50 pounds