Registered Dietitian Full-Time
Gateway Post Acute is hiring!
Job Title: Registered Dietitian (RD)
Location: Skilled Nursing Facility, Porterville, CA
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Reports To: Director of Nursing / Facility Administrator
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our skilled nursing facility in Porterville, CA.
The RD will play a critical role in providing high-quality nutritional care to our residents, ensuring that their dietary needs are met based on their individual health conditions and preferences.
The ideal candidate will have experience in long-term care settings, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to improving residents' quality of life through optimal nutrition and dietary practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Nutritional Assessments: Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for new admissions, quarterly reviews, and as needed for residents based on changes in health status.
* Care Plan Development: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans for residents, focusing on promoting overall health and wellness.
* Dietary Management: Ensure all residents receive diets that align with their medical conditions and dietary restrictions, including texture modifications, therapeutic diets, and supplementation as necessary.
* Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly monitor and evaluate residents' nutritional status, intake, and weight, and make adjustments to care plans accordingly.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, care plans, progress notes, and all other relevant information in compliance with state and federal regulations.
* Resident and Family Education: Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents, families, and staff as needed.
* Compliance and Standards: Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
Stay current with industry trends and evidence-based practice guidelines.
* Menu Development and Review: Assist in menu planning, development, and review to ensure nutritional adequacy, palatability, and resident satisfaction.
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Participate in care conferences and communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to promote continuity of care.
Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
* Licensure/Certification: Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
California state licensure or eligibility.
* Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, preferably in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
* Skills: Strong assessment, planning, and evaluation skills.
Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
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- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Porterville, US-CA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Gateway Post Acute
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: JR118188
- Posted: 2024-10-01 08:39:43 -
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