Registered Dietician

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join our interdisciplinary team at our skilled nursing facility in Rock Port, Missouri. If you're passionate about improving the health and quality of life of older adults through exceptional nutritional care, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

As our Registered Dietitian, you'll play a vital role in assessing residents' nutritional needs, developing individualized care plans, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions and as required by regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Conduct resident interviews to obtain food preferences and complete Resident Food Profiles.
• Update resident food preferences in the dietary management/tray card system.
• Monitor residents for changes in nutritional status, weight, skin integrity, hydration, and swallowing concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize resident outcomes.
• Recommend therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions based on physician orders and clinical needs.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.
• Participate in care plan meetings and quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations related to dietary services.
• Review and monitor meal service for quality, accuracy, and resident satisfaction.
• Assist with regulatory surveys and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Refer residents with specialized nutritional concerns for additional evaluation as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Missouri (or eligible for licensure)
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and medical nutrition therapy
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric nutrition
• Experience with PointClickCare or other electronic health records
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and survey process

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys building relationships with residents and families
• Has excellent clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment
• Is passionate about improving nutrition and quality of life for seniors
• Takes pride in providing exceptional resident-centered care

Benefits

Full-time employees receive:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Full-time, stable schedule