Registered Dietitian

Carespring • West Chester, OH

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian works in an administrative, scientific, and educational capacity at a skilled nursing facility. The role supports resident care through clinical nutrition management and individualized food service designed to meet residents’ needs. The dietitian reports to the facility Administrator and communicates closely with the corporate dietitian. Pay is $70,000 to $79,000, based on licensure and experience.

The position combines clinical nutrition responsibilities with oversight and support of dietary operations. The dietitian works with residents, families, physicians, the interdisciplinary team, the chef, and dietary staff to address nutritional needs, resident preferences, meal service concerns, and facility processes.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in the state in which the dietitian practices.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to ensure processes are completed on time.
• Effective time-management skills and reliable attendance.
• Ability to function independently and work effectively with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments, update patient care plans, and complete appropriate MDS-related sections.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Medicare PDPM system to help ensure the facility captures patient-related needs.
• Document in the facility’s electronic medical record, PointClickCare, and use meal-planning software to ensure resident meal needs are represented in dietary software.
• Collaborate with the facility chef and dietary department to promote optimal food service operations.
• Attend meal services, participate in resolving meal service issues, and complete meal rounds to monitor resident meal intake.
• Assist with food service in-service training as needed.
• Support dietary cost control by balancing nutritional care with supplements and other interventions, and self-monitor supplement usage through Supplement PPD.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team on diet liberalization, emphasizing self-directed nutritional care, regular diets, real foods, and personal choice for long-term care patients.
• Work with physicians and physician extenders to communicate nutritional recommendations, weight changes, and other needs.
• Communicate nutrition issues to other disciplines and the facility Administrator to help resolve problems.
• Inform residents and legal representatives of new orders, diet changes, and weight-loss notifications as warranted.
• Represent the nutrition field in a professional leadership role and resolve nutrition and dietary problems.
• Work closely with the food service manager to assist with food service issues.
• Manage time effectively, maintain reliable attendance, function independently, and build rapport with other disciplines as a team member.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental insurance.
• Clean, state-of-the-art facility with access to supplies needed to provide quality care.

What This Job Offers

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