Registered Dietician

Senior Lifestyle•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Registered Dietician provides nutritional care planning for skilled nursing guests and residents, assesses and monitors nutritional status and preferences, and helps ensure the community meets nutritional regulatory standards. The role includes completing admission and follow-up assessments, developing and updating care plans, making written recommendations about diets, meals, snacks, supplements, vitamins, and weight monitoring, and reviewing nutrition-related resident records. The dietician also serves as a nutrition resource, supports staff education, conducts quality assurance audits, completes MDS documentation, and coordinates with nursing and dining services. The position requires protecting resident confidentiality, following safety and food-handling procedures, and adhering to Senior Lifestyle Corporation and community policies.

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 according to state and local requirements.
Registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association.
English proficiency sufficient to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and respond to emergency situations.
Clinical skills and knowledge of computer menu programs and Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in Word and Excel.
Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
Ability to interpret written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Ability to solve practical problems and manage situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interact with varied personalities and adjust accordingly.
Capability to understand ADP, Redi-Learning, DSSI, and MDS systems.

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 assessments within 48 hours of admission and subsequent assessments in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
Develop and update resident care plans as required.
Provide written recommendations on residents’ nutritional care, 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.
Partner with the community team to support OSHA compliance, risk management programs, and adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Follow safety procedures, including use of Personal Protective Equipment and safe practices involving fire extinguishers and Material Safety Data Sheets.
Ensure safe food handling practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.
Assess, evaluate, document, and monitor residents’ nutritional status and food preferences within 48 hours of admission.
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 documentation 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.
Perform duties according to Senior Lifestyle Corporation standards and local community directives, policies, and procedures.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.