Registered Dietician

Registered Dietitian

Oak River Rehab | Full-Time
Starting Rate: $30.00/hour - negotiable DOE

Join the Oak River Rehab Team

Do you want to work for a facility that truly values residents, families and employees alike? You have found the right place!

At Oak River Rehab, we are committed to helping our residents achieve their highest level of health, comfort, and quality of life.

We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nutrition professional who is passionate about clinical care, resident advocacy, and making a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.

As our Registered Dietitian, you will play a vital role in assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized care plans, monitoring outcomes, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional resident-centered care.
Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for completing nutritional assessments and reviews in accordance with federal and state regulations.

This includes initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments, as well as ongoing monitoring of high-risk residents.

The Dietitian will work closely with the Dietary Supervisor and interdisciplinary care team to coordinate nutrition services and support optimal resident outcomes.
Essential Responsibilities


* Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments according to federal and state guidelines.


* Conduct monthly nutritional reviews for high-risk residents, including those with:
+ Significant weight loss or gain
+ Pressure injuries
+ Hemodialysis needs
+ Tube feeding requirements


* Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and health conditions to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.


* Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and families as appropriate.


* Participate in daily stand-up meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.


* Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, dialysis dietitians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals regarding resident nutritional needs.


* Monitor dietary services to ensure compliance with nutritional, sanitation, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.


* Review food preparation methods, temperatures, portion control, food presentation, and service quality.


* Inspect diet trays for accuracy and compliance with physician-ordered diets.


* Assist with the overall supervision and management of dietary staff.


* Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards.

Qualifications
Education & Experience


* Registered Dietitian (RD) credential preferred, or


* Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited program and eligible to sit for the RD examination.
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