Licensed Dietician

Position Summary

The Licensed Dietitian is responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition assessment, planning, monitoring, and education for residents while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. This role partners closely with nursing, physicians, dietary services, and other healthcare professionals to optimize resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments according to federal and state regulations.
• Conduct monthly nutrition reviews for high-risk residents, including those experiencing: Significant weight loss or gain, Pressure injuries, Hemodialysis, Enteral (tube) feeding.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents, families, and staff as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, dialysis dietitians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals regarding resident nutritional needs.
• Cookery coordination with the Dietary Supervisor and interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Stay current with federal, state, and professional practice standards.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian (LD) credential with current state licensure or eligibility, as required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience managing Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Clinimix therapy is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nutrition experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state regulations related to long-term care nutrition services.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of resident care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Experience with PointClickCare.
• Knowledge of renal nutrition, wound care nutrition, and enteral nutrition support.

Essential Functions

• Meet all health, compliance, competency, and continuing education requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and strong organizational skills.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Why Join Our Team?

• Hybrid work opportunity with flexibility while remaining engaged with resident care.
• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on resident health and quality of life.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Compensation

$31-$40/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.