Registered Dietitian (RD)

About the role

A Registered Dietitian (RD) responsible for assessing and monitoring residents' nutritional status, developing care plans, and evaluating their nutritional needs in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' nutrition, provide recommendations, and monitor care plans
• Evaluate needs related to nutrition support, skin health, and weight management
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supplies and oral supplements
• Oversee meal service adherence to diet modifications
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition and diet modifications
• Review and update dietary care plans regularly
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review residents' care
• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists for dysphagia diets
• Ensure menu changes comply with policies and regulations
• Update diet orders and menus in software daily
• Supervise dietary team to ensure quality resident care
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance and quality standards
• Maintain compliance with weight monitoring regulations
• Communicate daily with interdisciplinary team for optimal care

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a Registered Dietitian
• Previous experience in a nursing home setting
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines
• Proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems