Dietitian

Looking for a meaningful career?When you join Fair Acres, you will be joining the largest skilled nursing facility in Delaware County. Owned and operated by the County of Delaware, we are proud to offer our residents long term care, short term rehabilitation, respite care and hospice services on a beautiful 210-acre campus.Fair Acres offers competitive compensation, great benefits including a pension, a pleasant working environment, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!WHAT YOU WILL DOResponsibilities:Assesses the nutritional status adult and geriatric patients through documentation in the medical record.Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, visual assessment, and interpretation of laboratory values.Develops and revises a nutrition care plan based on information from the patient, medical record, family, and health care team members.Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.Adheres to Organization confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal and stateCompletes all required documentation, reports, and logs in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation, and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication.Participates in Organization-wide and Department Performance Improvement Program and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFULBachelor's Degree in nutrition disciplineRD or RD eligible; PA State Licensure requiredExperience in long-term care preferredAs a member of the County of Delaware, Fair Acres Geriatric Center offers competitive benefits including:Choice between two health insurance plansRetirement savings options, including pensionLow-cost life insurance planTuition AssistancePaid vacation plus 16 paid holidaysDiscount at Rocky Run YMCACorporate discounts through TicketsatWorkContactTo