Registered Dietitian (RD)

About the role

A qualified Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible candidate is sought to join a healthcare facility, focusing on resident nutritional care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents' nutritional status, develop care plans, and provide recommendations to medical staff.
• Evaluate residents' needs related to nutrition support, skin health, and weight management.
• Coordinate procurement of nutrition supplies and oral supplements with vendors and departments.
• Ensure diet modifications are followed during meal service and educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts.
• Regularly review and update dietary care plans and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists to provide appropriate diets for residents with dysphagia.
• Review menu changes for compliance with policies and regulations, update diet orders in software, and supervise dietary staff.
• Conduct quality audits and ensure regulatory compliance on weight monitoring and nutrition standards.
• Communicate daily with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality resident care.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian certification or eligibility.
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal nutrition guidelines.
• Proficiency with EMR software and computer-based menu systems.