Registered Dietitian

American Senior Communities•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian supports residents’ overall health and quality of life by assessing nutritional status and collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop individualized nutrition plans of care. The role includes identifying residents’ nutrition-service needs and nutritional risks, gathering information from residents and their support networks, coordinating with interdisciplinary and clinical teams, and monitoring meals to ensure residents receive suitable food in adequate amounts, types, consistencies, and frequencies. After 90 days of employment, alternative schedules may be available, with the potential for remote work. The position is with American Senior Communities at Betz, Bethlehem Woods, and Canterbury.

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

Use clinical knowledge and experience to assess residents’ current needs for nutrition services and identify residents at nutritional risk.
Interview residents, family members, legal representatives, and significant others to obtain and update information for individualized plans of care.
Work cooperatively with members of interdisciplinary and clinical teams.
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.