Registered Dietician

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Wichita, KS

3d • $83,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center at Waterfront is a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility that emphasizes holistic health and the role of nutrition in recovery. The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive medical nutrition therapy and nutritional care to residents and patients, supporting health outcomes, recovery, and compliance with regulatory standards. The role works with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a skilled nursing and post-acute setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or a related field.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
• Current state licensure or certification, if applicable.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments, including MDS assessments, for new admissions and ongoing residents.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized medical nutrition therapy plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, and preferences.
• Monitor and document patient nutritional status, weight changes, and dietary intake.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutritional care into overall care plans.
• Identify and address malnutrition, dysphagia, wound healing, and other nutrition-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including CMS and DOH requirements, and facility policies.
• Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level