Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

HumanGood • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is the primary contact for residents’ nutritional and dietary needs. The role assesses needs, makes recommendations, and collaborates with residents’ POA or family, the interdisciplinary team (IDT), the Executive Chef, and the Health Services Administrator to provide high-quality care. The Dietitian leads communication and implementation of clinical systems and programs, ensures required statutory actions and documentation are completed, and works to incorporate residents’ nutritional requirements into dining services production and operations. The position also plans, recommends, documents, and monitors resident and patient nutrition in accordance with company standards, policies, and statutory requirements.

This is a per diem position paying $40.00 to $48.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or have licensure or certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and successful completion of a Dietetic Internship or equivalent.
• Member of the American Dietetic Association.
• Five years of clinical experience in a senior living skilled nursing facility, assisted living, rehabilitation, and/or acute care environment.
• ServSafe Management Certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and evidence-based care-planning skills to identify nutrition risks and implement appropriate interventions in a fast-paced environment.
• MDS 3.0/Section K proficiency and strong documentation skills to ensure accurate, timely, compliant charting and reporting.
• Collaborative communication skills with residents, families, and the IDT.
• Regulatory readiness and operational partnership skills to maintain compliance and translate dietary needs into safe, consistent meal service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments to determine residents’ or clients’ nutritional needs, preferences, and goals, and participate in IDT meetings to develop care plans.
• Assess and complete appropriate MDS 3.0 sections, including Section K Nutritional Status, feeding tube, dehydration/fluid maintenance CAAs, and care planning.
• Provide monthly reviews and documentation for residents or clients with significant weight changes, wounds, enteral feedings, and other high nutritional risks.
• Apply evidence-based research in alignment with the diet manual and company policies to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
• Deliver educational sessions and in-service training for team members.
• Conduct planned regulatory audits with Hospitality team personnel.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to ensure menus and department policies meet nutritional standards, government regulations, and internal procedures.
• Share opinions and observations about departmental operations with the supervisor.
• Support the growth of team members and interns through education and training, as applicable.
• Collaborate with residents and families and the IDT to align goals, provide education, and encourage follow-through.
• Partner with the team to maintain regulatory compliance, including CMS/HACCP requirements, and translate dietary needs into safe, consistent meal service.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans, starting the first of the month following the start date; eligibility depends on employment status and regularly scheduled hours.
• 20 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service, plus 7 company holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting of funds.
• HSA option with employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• $25 per-line unlimited cell phone plan, plus taxes and fees.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Employer-paid employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level