Job Summary
The Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition care to residents ensuring nutritional needs are met and all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulatory standards. This role plans implements and evaluates nutrition care activities while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality person-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct resident nutrition assessments including Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) for assigned populations
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Develop implement and monitor nutrition intervention plans in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process and applicable policies
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Perform regular meal observations to support resident satisfaction and quality improvement
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Provide nutrition counseling to residents and family members adapting education to meet individual learning needs
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Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that account for age-specific cultural religious and ethnic considerations
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Provide appropriate follow-up based on resident goals including referrals for outpatient nutrition counseling or community resources when needed
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Ensure compliance with regulatory standards by monitoring nutrition services completing assessments and implementing action plans
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Collaborate with nursing dining services and interdisciplinary team members to deliver person-centered nutrition care
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Complete scheduled assessments on time and initiate nutrition care plans as required
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical records care plans and nutrition or menu management systems
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Meet clinical productivity standards and maintain accurate records of daily clinical and non-clinical activities
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Safeguard resident protected health information in accordance with privacy regulations
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Participate in care planning meetings risk management discussions and weight or wound meetings as appropriate
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Conduct monthly sanitation audits and dining services observations including tray line audits
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with coursework approved by recognized nutrition and dietetics credentialing agencies
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Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential maintained through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
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Active state licensure as required by state law including required continuing education credits
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Previous experience working with older adults in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred
Additional Information
Job duties may evolve to meet operational and resident care needs.
Job Summary The Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition care to residents ensuring nutritional needs are met and all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulatory standards. This role plans implements and evaluates nutrition care activities while collaborating with interdisciplinary tea...
Job Summary
The Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition care to residents ensuring nutritional needs are met and all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulatory standards. This role plans implements and evaluates nutrition care activities while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality person-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
-
Conduct resident nutrition assessments including Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) for assigned populations
-
Develop implement and monitor nutrition intervention plans in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process and applicable policies
-
Perform regular meal observations to support resident satisfaction and quality improvement
-
Provide nutrition counseling to residents and family members adapting education to meet individual learning needs
-
Utilize assessment and evaluation techniques that account for age-specific cultural religious and ethnic considerations
-
Provide appropriate follow-up based on resident goals including referrals for outpatient nutrition counseling or community resources when needed
-
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards by monitoring nutrition services completing assessments and implementing action plans
-
Collaborate with nursing dining services and interdisciplinary team members to deliver person-centered nutrition care
-
Complete scheduled assessments on time and initiate nutrition care plans as required
-
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical records care plans and nutrition or menu management systems
-
Meet clinical productivity standards and maintain accurate records of daily clinical and non-clinical activities
-
Safeguard resident protected health information in accordance with privacy regulations
-
Participate in care planning meetings risk management discussions and weight or wound meetings as appropriate
-
Conduct monthly sanitation audits and dining services observations including tray line audits
Qualifications
-
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with coursework approved by recognized nutrition and dietetics credentialing agencies
-
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential maintained through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
-
Active state licensure as required by state law including required continuing education credits
-
Previous experience working with older adults in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred
Additional Information
Job duties may evolve to meet operational and resident care needs.
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