Registered Dietitian

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$75,000 - $86,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is an essential member of the Interdisciplinary Team and is responsible for a comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets. The RD completes participant nutritional assessments and reassessments as needed, determines nutrition risk status, provides nutrition education and counseling, and develops interventions to support nutrition needs of participants. Participates in program development, quality improvement and other projects and committees as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from and an accredited college or university in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics is required
Certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian
Minimum of 1 year experience in long-term care preferred
one year experience working with a frail or elderly population highly desired
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets
Skilled in medical terminology, including knowledge of the appropriate documentation for completing written assessments
Skilled in the use of computer and EHR system
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, vendors, medical staff, and the public

Responsibilities

Completes participant assessments at enrollment and reviews nutrition status at least biannually
Identifies nutrition risk concerns and collaborates with the IDT, participants and care providers in developing goals and interventions
Provides nutrition education and counseling to participants, family and/or caregivers based on individual plans of care in accordance with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards
Maintains required certifications/registrations
Determines and monitors therapeutic diets, special dietary modifications and communicates concerns with interdisciplinary team
Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant
Assists participants with community food resources including Meals on Wheels, congregate meal sites, commodity foods, and coordination/communication with Project Angel Heart
May be a resource for Kitchen and Day Center staff, oversees dining service needs, monitors meal service, special diet adherence, and addresses nutritional concerns with serving staff
Assists in implementing nutrition/dietary policies and procedures
Develops and maintains relationships with contractors and staff in contracted facilities to foster communication around nutrition care and interventions
Provides nutrition education to staff and community as requested
Monitors weights, medical diagnosis, changes in chewing, swallowing, hydration, mood changes, intake, other health and environment changes and report changes to interdisciplinary team members
Participates in care team meetings, participant care conferences and family meetings
Manages nutrition supplement products provided by Rocky Mountain Health Care Services
Other duties as assigned