Full-Time Lead Registered Dietitian

About the role

Seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian (RD) to oversee nutritional care in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents’ nutritional status, develop care plans, and provide recommendations to medical staff.
• Evaluate residents’ needs related to nutrition support, skin integrity, and weight management.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supplies and supplements with vendors and department heads.
• Monitor meal services to ensure compliance with diet modifications and educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of dietary care plans and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to adjust resident plans.
• Work with Speech-Language Pathologists for diets related to dysphagia and review menu changes to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Update diet orders and menus daily, supervise dietary staff, conduct quality audits, and ensure regulatory compliance on weight monitoring.
• Communicate regularly with team members to provide high-quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian certification
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal guidelines
• Proficiency with EMR and menu software