Registered Dietitian

Dallas, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive person-centered nutrition care to residents in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting. This role ensures residents nutritional needs are met while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with all regulatory standards. The Dietitian plans implements and evaluates nutrition care activities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support high-quality resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments including Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) for assigned residents
Develop implement and monitor individualized nutrition intervention plans using the Nutrition Care Process and applicable policies
Complete scheduled assessments and initiate nutrition care plans within required timeframes
Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and family members adapting communication to meet individual learning needs
Utilize age-specific cultural religious and ethnic considerations when performing assessments and interventions
Provide appropriate follow-up based on resident goals including referrals to outpatient nutrition counseling or community resources when needed
Perform regular meal observations to support resident satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives
Participate in care plan meetings risk management discussions weight meetings and wound care meetings as appropriate
Collaborate with nursing dining services and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated nutrition care
Monitor nutrition services to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and implement corrective action plans when necessary
Conduct monthly sanitation audits dining service observations and tray line audits
Maintain accurate timely documentation in medical records care plans and nutrition/menu management systems
Meet clinical productivity standards and maintain detailed records of daily clinical and non-clinical activities
Safeguard resident protected health information in accordance with privacy regulations

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 completion of required continuing education credits
Previous experience working with older adults in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred

Job Summary The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive person-centered nutrition care to residents in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting. This role ensures residents nutritional needs are met while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with all regulatory standards. The Die...

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments including Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) for assigned residents
Develop implement and monitor individualized nutrition intervention plans using the Nutrition Care Process and applicable policies
Complete scheduled assessments and initiate nutrition care plans within required timeframes
Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and family members adapting communication to meet individual learning needs
Utilize age-specific cultural religious and ethnic considerations when performing assessments and interventions
Provide appropriate follow-up based on resident goals including referrals to outpatient nutrition counseling or community resources when needed
Perform regular meal observations to support resident satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives
Participate in care plan meetings risk management discussions weight meetings and wound care meetings as appropriate
Collaborate with nursing dining services and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated nutrition care
Monitor nutrition services to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and implement corrective action plans when necessary
Conduct monthly sanitation audits dining service observations and tray line audits
Maintain accurate timely documentation in medical records care plans and nutrition/menu management systems
Meet clinical productivity standards and maintain detailed records of daily clinical and non-clinical activities
Safeguard resident protected health information in accordance with privacy regulations

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 completion of required continuing education credits
Previous experience working with older adults in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred