Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietician Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and follows nutritional requirements for population, as learned in formal educational training.
• Provides diet instruction and counseling to residents and their families.
• Makes sure to monitor weight changes and determine appropriate interventions for those determined to be at nutrition risk.
• Holds regular Nutrition at Risk meetings with the resident’s care team for collaborative plan of care.
• Supports the kitchen in menu development and approving appropriate menu substitutions as needed.
• Fulfills resident assessment, care plan, and charting requirements.
• Plans patient meals and updates computer systems to communicate plans to other staff.
• Maintains sanitation compliance and completes monthly dining services checklist.
• Handles food properly, maintains temperature and temperature logs.
• Ensures kitchen safety and disaster preparedness.
• Analyzes patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

Registered Dietician Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including understanding of dietary terms.
• Keeps current in clinical nutrition and dietetics, food system management, and state and federal regulations.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Able to listen to patients/residents with active listening.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Registered Dietician Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in dietetics or nutrition required.
• Completion of a dietetic technician program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the ADA.
• Experience in industrial food production preferred.
• Prior experience working in a long-term care facility a plus.

Villa Healthcare Benefits

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

About the Role

Villa Healthcare is dedicated to providing personalized, integrated care that considers the total well-being of every guest and their family members. Our empathetic and respectful culture ensures that each guest feels at home while working toward optimal health outcomes. As a member of the Villa team, employees are expected to uphold the B.E.T.T.E.R. Service Excellence Code of Conduct, which includes being welcoming to all, establishing meaningful relationships, demonstrating trust and respect, supporting teamwork, engaging and communicating openly, and recognizing one another's contributions.

Benefits

• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Pay

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

Schedule

Not specified