Licensed Dietician (Hybrid)

PACS

19d • $31 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Licensed Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, planning, monitoring, and education for residents in a long-term care setting while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations. The position works closely with nursing, physicians, dietary services, and other healthcare professionals to optimize resident outcomes. It is hybrid, with the majority of work performed on-site to support resident care and collaboration with clinical and dietary teams.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) credential and state licensure, or eligibility as required.
• At least two years of hands-on experience managing Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Clinimix therapy.
• At least two years of clinical nutrition experience, preferably in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or healthcare.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state regulations related to long-term care nutrition services.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of resident care.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Experience with PointClickCare.
• Knowledge of renal nutrition, wound care nutrition, and enteral nutrition support.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual, and significant-change assessments according to federal and state regulations.
• Conduct monthly nutrition reviews for high-risk residents, including residents experiencing significant weight loss or gain, pressure injuries, hemodialysis, or enteral feeding.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents, families, and staff as appropriate.
• Coordinate nutrition care services with the Dietary Supervisor and interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, dialysis dietitians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals regarding residents’ nutritional needs.
• Monitor food service operations with the dietary manager to ensure compliance with nutritional, sanitation, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate food temperatures, portion control, preparation methods, presentation, and quality.
• Inspect diet trays for compliance with physician diet orders before meal delivery.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to resident care planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Stay current with federal, state, and professional practice standards.
• Meet health, compliance, competency, and continuing education requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and strong organizational skills.
• Work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Hybrid work opportunity with flexibility while remaining engaged with resident care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed