Registered Dietitian

American Senior Communities • Valparaiso, IN

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian supports residents’ health and quality of life by assessing nutritional status and collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop individualized nutrition plans of care. The role requires travel between Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation three days per week and Lowell Healthcare one day per week. Remote work is available one day per week after 90 days.

Requirements

• Maintain current dietitian registration from the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• Hold current certification and/or licensure in the state or states where practicing.

Nice To Haves

• Nutrition documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ nutritional needs and identify residents at nutritional risk.
• Interview residents, family members, legal representatives, and significant others to gather and update information for individualized plans of care.
• Work cooperatively with interdisciplinary and clinical team members.
• Conduct regular meal observations and interview staff and residents to ensure residents receive food in the amount, type, consistency, and frequency needed to maintain adequate nutritional parameters.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and access to earnings before payday
• Employee referral bonus program
• 401(k) programs
• Free life insurance
• Medical coverage, vision insurance, and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workforce Chaplains and workplace support
• Personalized Wellness Coaching
• Holiday pay and paid time off, with opportunities to earn additional PTO
• PTO exchange for pay programs
• Employee discount programs
• Flexible spending account
• Access to preceptors and mentors
• Clinical and leadership development pathways
• Education partnerships with colleges and universities
• Financial assistance for continuing education
• Company-sponsored scholarship programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards

What This Job Offers

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