About this role
Role Overview
- Guide patients/residents, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy
- Build relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care
- Complete nutritional assessments for all residents to create care plans with nutritional goals
- Provide education to patients/residents, families, nursing, dietary service, and other community staff on issues regarding special diets and patient/resident dining needs
- Document assessment of patients/residents with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
- Review and approve patients’/residents' daily menu, snack, and supplement programs
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’/ residents’ nutritional status
- Attend resident rounds and nutrition meetings, and maintain clinical nutrition policies
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development and ongoing training