Registered Dietician

Senior Lifestyle • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • $35 - $40

About The Position

The Registered Dietician provides nutritional care planning for skilled nursing residents and guests, assesses and monitors nutritional status and food preferences, and supports compliance with nutritional regulations and Senior Lifestyle procedures. The role completes required assessments, develops and updates care plans, makes written nutritional recommendations, conducts quality assurance audits, and provides nutrition education and consultation to residents and community staff. The dietician also partners with community leadership on food safety, OSHA, risk management, and workplace safety, while maintaining resident confidentiality and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an approved program in Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Three to five years of experience.
• Experience in food service management or hospitality, skilled nursing, or a hospital.
• Current dietitian licensure in accordance with state and local requirements.
• Registered dietitian credential with the American Dietetic Association.
• English proficiency sufficient to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and respond to and communicate during emergencies.
• Clinical skills and knowledge of computer menu programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work with variables where standardization is limited.
• Ability to interact with varied personalities and adjust accordingly.
• Capability to understand systems including ADP, Redi-Learning, DSSI, and MDS programs.

Nice To Haves

• Basic to advanced cooking and meal preparation skills.
• Thorough understanding of service techniques and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care planning for skilled nursing guests and residents.
• Ensure the community complies with nutritional regulatory standards.
• Complete initial nutritional assessments within 48 hours of admission and subsequent assessments according to Senior Lifestyle procedures and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Assess, evaluate, document, and monitor residents’ nutritional status and food preferences within 48 hours of admission.
• Develop and update care plans as required.
• Provide written recommendations about residents’ nutritional care to the Skilled Nursing Administrator and/or Director of Nursing Services and Dining Services Coordinator/Director, including diets, meal patterns, snacks, supplements, vitamins, weight frequency, and other nutrition measures.
• Review the Resident Confidential Diet Board/Indicator, weights, meal consumption sheets, snacks, and supplements for accuracy.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for the community and conduct informative classes as needed.
• Provide in-service education in conjunction with Dietary and Skilled Nursing Center services.
• Conduct quality assurance audits, including chart reviews for nutrition compliance.
• Complete MDS for short-term and long-term residents according to the schedule provided by the RNAC/MDS Coordinator.
• Complete progress notes and care plans quarterly for long-term, short-term, and newly admitted residents, and when significant changes occur.
• Maintain a community log of consultation activities signed by the consultant.
• Meet weekly with the Director of Nursing to discuss residents’ nutritional concerns.
• Partner with the community team to support OSHA compliance, risk management programs and policies, and adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Follow safety procedures, including use of PPE, fire extinguishers, and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), and ensure safe food handling practices.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information.
• Promote a safe working environment by preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and following safe work practices.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
• Follow Senior Lifestyle Corporation and local community policies, procedures, and directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• DailyPay access to earned but unpaid wages before the next payday

What This Job Offers

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