Registered Dietitian - Per Diem
About The Position
The Registered Dietitian is the key contact for residents’ nutritional and dietary needs. The role assesses those needs, makes recommendations, and works collaboratively with residents’ POA or family, the interdisciplinary team (IDT), the Executive Chef, and the Health Services Administrator to deliver high-quality care. The Dietitian leads communication and implementation of clinical systems and programs, ensures required statutory actions and documentation are completed, and incorporates nutritional requirements into dining services production and operations. The role also plans, recommends, documents, and oversees resident and patient nutritional needs 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 for accurate, timely, compliant charting and reporting.
- Collaborative communication skills with residents, families, and the IDT.
- Regulatory readiness and operational partnership skills to maintain compliance with CMS/HACCP requirements 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, and 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 conform to 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, families, and the IDT to align goals, provide education, and support follow-through.
- Partner with the operational team to maintain regulatory compliance 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, subject to eligibility.
- 20 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service.
- Seven company holidays.
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
- HSA option with employer contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
- Unlimited cell phone plan for $25 per line, plus taxes and fees.
- Cell phone stipend.
- Employer-paid employee assistance program.
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Career Level
Senior
