The Clinical Nutrition Manager is responsible for interpreting and implementing diet order and diet consults, assessing Members' nutritional status, and planning appropriate nutritional care. Responsible for oversight of clinical nutrition office.
Essential Job Functions:
Directs and documents the nutritional care of Members.
Interprets and implements diet orders and diet consults.
Maintains quality assurance records such as tray assessments and meal monitors, and reports the results of these monitors to the Director of Food Services on a monthly basis.
Charts pertinent observations and nutritional progress in Members' medical charts.
Conducts 72 hour intake analysis and calculations when needed.
Completes assessments, prepares and implements care plans.
Acts as liaison with Nursing and Nursing Administration.
Work with interdisciplinary teams on patient care rounds and quality improvement (QAPI).
Assists Food Service Director and Executive Chef in coordinating the therapeutic diet program with the Diet Manual, Friendly Home Dining Services standards, and state regulations.
Conducts meal rounds to ensure Member satisfaction and monitor meal and fluid consumption.
Responds to Members' needs in all dining areas. Responsible for prompt and courteous service of Members and responding to comments and complaints as necessary. Input Member meal preferences into dining software system. Work closely with Diet Office staff to maintain integrity of dining software system.
Ensures that day-to-day clinical responsibilities of Dietitians are completed. In the event issues arise related to performance discusses concerns with the Director of Dining Services.
Responsible for RDS oversight, training and menu implementation.
May train dietetic interns or other staff.
Prepares monthly clinical summary to be submitted to Director of Dining Services.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Dining Services from time to time.
Other Job Functions: Expectations of the Position:
Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift (ready to work at beginning - start of shift) and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation.
Willing and able to work as required by the position and/or approved by management.
Have reliable transportation to and from work.
Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly,” hospitality-oriented, and service-oriented personality.
Abide by work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook).
Qualifications of the Position:
Licenses / Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) credential. New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) certification.
Education: Master's degree in Food and Nutrition (or Bachelor's for older grads) from an accredited program. Completion of a supervised practice program
Experience: At least three years of experience in the desired field.
Conditions of Employment:
Work is performed in a clean, well lit, Community setting.
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).
Physical Requirements
Refer to the Physical Requirements form. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the Friendly Home. May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Residents or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Residents, visitors and team members during emergency situations.
Founded in 1849 as the Rochester Association for the Relief of Homeless and Friendless Females, the Friendly Home has a long and rich history of providing care and services for older adults in our community. Today the Friendly Home, located in Brighton, provides residents with 24-hour skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, memory care and hospice care. The Friendly Home can accommodate up to 200 individuals, inclusive of 16 short-term rehabilitation rooms in the Lovejoy Transitional Care Center.
Friendly Senior Living is a not-for-profit organization supporting a continuum of innovative and dynamic services to meet the social, personal and healthcare needs of seniors in our community. We embrace a person-directed philosophy; honoring choice and independence. We are dedicated to living our values each day; allowing us to provide excellent care and services – always.
In 1849, a group of benevolent women formed the “Rochester Society for the Relief of Friendless and Homeless Females.” As the Society grew, an old tavern was purchased on the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street in downtown Rochester for its new location. The Society was then incorporated under the n...ame “The Rochester Home for the Friendless.”
As the mission of the organization evolved and the need for services increased, the Home moved to its current location at 3156 East Avenue in Brighton and became known as “The Rochester Friendly Home.” Later, the name changed to simply “the Friendly Home,” as it is known today.
Although our name has changed over the years, the sentiments and philosophy that first inspired the original Society have remained constant. From an organization that sheltered homeless women to an organization that is committed to providing a continuum of care to older adults, the Friendly Home has always been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those we serve.
