Registered Dietitian

General Purpose

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for completing initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments and reviews for residents in accordance with applicable federal and state guidelines. This position assists in coordinating nutrition care services in collaboration with the Dietary Supervisor and completes monthly nutritional reviews for high-risk residents, including those experiencing significant weight loss or gain, pressure ulcers, receiving hemodialysis, or requiring tube feeding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments and reviews in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Conduct monthly nutritional reviews for high-risk residents, including residents with significant weight loss or gain, pressure ulcers, hemodialysis, or tube-feeding requirements.
• Assess residents’ nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement individualized dietary care plans.
• Provide nutritional counseling to residents and families as needed.
• Attend and participate in morning meetings and daily stand-up meetings to facilitate communication and coordination among the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor food service operations to ensure compliance with nutritional, safety, sanitation, quality, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Monitor food control systems, including food temperatures, portion sizes, preparation methods, garnishing, and presentation, to ensure food is prepared and served appropriately.
• Inspect dietary trays before delivery to verify compliance with physician-ordered diets.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals, including dialysis dietitians and nurse practitioners, to determine residents’ dietary restrictions and nutritional needs.
• Assist with the supervision and management of dietary staff as needed.
• Maintain required health screenings, compliance documentation, competencies, licenses, certifications, and continuing education.
• Maintain positive, effective, and professional relationships with residents, families, staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists with the overall supervision and management of dietary department staff, as directed by the Administrator and/or Dietary Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), or completion of an approved bachelor’s degree with a major in food and nutrition and eligibility to sit for the Registered Dietitian examination.
• One year of experience in a clinical healthcare setting is preferred; completion of an accredited dietetic internship is also preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand technical procedures, policies, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively, present information clearly, and respond appropriately to questions from managers, employees, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.

Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to identify and solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions provided in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formats.

Licenses, Certifications, and Continuing Education

• Must be a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or meet applicable eligibility requirements if hired in an entry-level capacity.
• Must hold any dietitian license required by the applicable state.
• Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Must remain in good standing with the applicable Department of Public Health and its licensing and certification division, as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the facility, including resident units and kitchen areas.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Regular use of hands and fingers for documentation, computer work, and handling materials.
• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, or crouching.
• Ability to perform close-vision tasks and communicate effectively with residents, staff, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the position. The noise level is generally low to moderate. The position requires regular interaction with residents, healthcare professionals, dietary staff, and other facility personnel in both resident care areas and kitchen environments.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required.

Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Job duties and requirements may be modified as necessary, including to provide reasonable accommodations.

Pay range: $46.00

We are an 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.