Registered Dietitian part-time

Nature and Scope

The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides food and nutrition services to residents.

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 6 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate staff for 6 years of relevant experience. 

Compensation range:

• $47.22 - $60.27

Sign on Bonus:

• A sign-on bonus is being offered in the amount of $5,000.00 to the successful incumbent for this position when hired in a part time employment status, subject to the terms of the agreement.

Job Status / Shift Information

• Part-time, Benefitted 
• Possible Hybrid Position.

Qualifications

Education:

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Contribute to nutrition assessment, intervention and monitoring
• Minimum Data Set (MDS) patient health questionnaire
• Care Area Assessment (CAA)
• Nutrition education, under the supervision of the RD
• Menu and recipe management
• Food service management

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents nutrition screening of resident on admission, according to Title 22 and health safety codes for California.
• Uses medical record and interviews with resident/family to collect food and nutrition intake information (e.g., current and previous diets, nutrition support, meal and snack patterns, medical food/nutritional supplements, typical foods and beverages, cultural and religious preferences, and food allergies and intolerances), and reviews for factors that affect health conditions and nutritional risk
• Documents nutrition-related data and resident/family interactions in medical record or electronic medical record.
• Communicates with medical staff as needed to obtain or clarify information to guide nutrition assessment and care plan.
• Modifies resident’s plan of care as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team care plan meetings to contribute food and nutrition related data for a resident’s plan of care and transitions of care planning, when applicable.
• Adjusts menus as needed to comply with diet order and resident preferences consistent with facility diet manual.
• Provides nutrition education per plan of care to help residents voluntarily manage or modify food choices and eating behavior to maintain or improve health.
• Plans between-meal nourishments according to residents’ diet and food preferences.
• Documents nutrition interventions, resident/family comprehension and receptiveness of the nutrition plan of care, and other monitoring data.
• Provides in-services for dining service or facility staff as assigned.
• Observes and interacts with residents during meal service to monitor meal intake, satisfaction with meals, food quality, and service delivery.
• Coordinates and conducts periodic meal tray assessments (dining room or in room) according to quality standards and diet prescription.
• Assists in achieving compliance with The Joint Commission, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), or other accrediting agency standards to continuously improve the safety and quality of care to the public and to the organization’s performance improvement.
• Participates in facility’s quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) activities contributing nutrition-related data as assigned.
• Supports and promotes the organization’s infection control, safety, risk management, and resident/customer/guest relation programs.
• Maintains status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) via professional workshops, conferences and continuing education credits. Advances knowledge of therapeutic nutrition, nutrition education and other topics within the field as needed while staying abreast of current technology, to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, email and emerging products.
• Applies the Revised 2024 Scope and Standards of Practice for the Registered Dietitian to evaluate competence, identify areas for continuing education, and advance practice; and Standards of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics for Organizations Metric Tool to measure and evaluate an organization’s programs, services, and initiatives.
• Participates in dining service and facility interdisciplinary meetings, task forces, and projects.
• Provides clinical coverage for inpatient/swing bed/outpatient Registered Dietitian as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
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Benefits / Perks

Benefits for Eligible Employees

The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring:
• A 3% employer contribution
• An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement

On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package.

Perks Available to Employees

• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
• Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year
• An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name/Email:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169