2,500 Sign On Bonus- Registered Dietician LTC

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We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Dietician to join our 5 star senior living community in Shawnee this role you will oversee resident nutritional care ensure regulatory compliance and collaborate with clinical and culinary teams to promote health wellness and quality of life.

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Under limited supervision coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents. Ensures diet plan is consistent with regional direction.

1. Consults with residents to evaluate nutritional needs; assesses nutritional needs by using assessment tools; in conjunction with the resident develops a nutrition care plan; makes appropriate referrals to other care providers; conducts follow-up visits to monitor resident progress.
2. Documents care information; participates in case conferences to discuss residents strengths and needs with team members; consults with team members regarding residents; review records to determine client progress and makes modifications to the diet plan.
3. Clinically supervises residents with high risk conditions such as diabetes obesity etc.
4. Identifies the need for and develops nutritional education materials and tool to assist residents; conducts staff training related to nutrition;
5. Attends conferences meetings and educational programs to maintain currency in the field of nutrition.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Dietetics Nutrition Science or a related field and two years of experience in nutritional counseling.

Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Dietician. Must have a valid drivers license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.

Management/Decision Making
Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent example reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition including the nutritional problems of a variety of age cultural social and economic groups; principles of program planning implementation and evaluation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Climb or balance
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 5 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs chemical infectious or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls burns odors or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.