Registered Dietitian

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions readmissions significant changes and at required intervals.
• Develop implement and monitor individualized nutrition care plans to support resident health outcomes.
• Identify and manage residents for nutritional risk.
• Monitor and document resident weights food and fluid intake laboratory values and overall nutritional status; communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Recommend and oversee therapeutic diets supplements texture modifications hydration interventions and nutrition support including enteral feeding.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team including nursing therapy and dining services to support coordinated resident care and education.
• Participate in care plan meetings committees and quality improvement initiatives; contribute to performance improvement tracking and annual program review.
• Provide nutrition education to residents families caregivers staff and the community.
• Manage review and approve menus to ensure nutritional adequacy therapeutic compliance and resident satisfaction; collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development and therapeutic diet implementation.
• Conduct regular meal rounds and dining observations to evaluate food quality service intake and tray accuracy; address opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource to dining and culinary staff regarding therapeutic diets and special nutrition needs.
• Participate in resident and family meetings as needed to support care and satisfaction.
• Support meal service and special events as needed including assisting with meal setup service and approved substitutions.

Skills Knowledge & Expertise

• Active status as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• Bachelors Degree in Dietetics Nutrition Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) year working with the frail and elderly preferred in a skilled nursing or senior living community.
• Knowledge of geriatric nutrition medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diets.
• Experience with electronic medical records and nutrition documentation.
• Strong communication organization and time management skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations MDS care planning and survey process.

Job Benefits

• Career Growth & Development Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3000 per semester.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement Prioritize your health and well-being reimbursed 120 a year!
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Enjoy Medical Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per yearplus paid holidays on top of that.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!