Registered Dietitian

General Purpose

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for completing initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments and reviews for residents in accordance with applicable federal and state guidelines.

This position assists in coordinating nutrition care services in collaboration with the Dietary Supervisor and completes monthly nutritional reviews for high-risk residents, including those experiencing significant weight loss or gain, pressure ulcers, receiving hemodialysis, or requiring tube feeding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Complete initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments and reviews in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations.


* Conduct monthly nutritional reviews for high-risk residents, including residents with significant weight loss or gain, pressure ulcers, hemodialysis, or tube-feeding requirements.


* Assess residents' nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement individualized dietary care plans.


* Provide nutritional counseling to residents and families as needed.


* Attend and participate in morning meetings and daily stand-up meetings to facilitate communication and coordination among the interdisciplinary team.


* Monitor food service operations to ensure compliance with nutritional, safety, sanitation, quality, and applicable regulatory standards.


* Monitor food control systems, including food temperatures, portion sizes, preparation methods, garnishing, and presentation, to ensure food is prepared and served appropriately.


* Inspect dietary trays before delivery to verify compliance with physician-ordered diets.


* Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals, including dialysis dietitians and nurse practitioners, to determine residents' dietary restrictions and nutritional needs.


* Assist with the supervision and management of dietary staff as needed.


* Maintain required health screenings, compliance documentation, competencies, licenses, certifications, and continuing education.


* Maintain positive, effective, and professional relationships with residents, families, staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists with the overall supervision and management of dietary department staff, as directed by the Administrator and/or Dietary Supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience


* Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), or completion of an approved bachelor's degree with a major in food and nutrition and eligibility to sit for the Registered Dietitian examination.


* One year of experience in a clinical healthcare setting is preferred; completion of an accredited dietetic internship is also preferred.

Language Skills


* Ability to read and understand technical procedures, policies, and procedure manuals.


* Ability to communicate effectively, present information clea...