Hospice Dietitian - PRN - Hospice

Description

  Join Life Care Home Health Family! Serving Texas, Florida, Nevada, and Georgia, we provide skilled nursing, therapy, homecare, hospice, palliative care, and private duty services. 

Why Work With Us?

• Nestmed   AI Scribe: Less charting, more caring!
• Competitive pay, 401k, health & life insurance
• Flexible schedules & career growth opportunities
• Continuing education & recognition programs
• Supportive, family-like team culture

Make a difference in patients’ lives while enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us!  

Position Summary

The Hospice Dietitian provides specialized nutritional care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to align care with patient goals and hospice philosophy. Ensures all care meets CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and agency standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments
• Develop individualized care plans focused on comfort
• Address anorexia, cachexia, dysphagia, hydration concerns
• Participate in weekly IDT meetings
• Educate patients and families on end-of-life nutrition
• Document in EMR (Consolo, WellSky, Careficient)
• Maintain compliance with CMS regulations
•  Participate in QAPI and performance improvement

Requirements

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
• Licensed Dietitian (state-specific)
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience
• Hospice experience preferred

Core Competencies

• End-of-life nutrition expertise
• Clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
• Communication and education skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Regulatory compliance
• EMR proficiency

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% IDT participation
• =95% documentation timeliness
• =90% care plan alignment
• =95% audit compliance

Work Environment

• Home settings, SNFs, ALFs, inpatient hospice units

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to perform documentation tasks