Registered Dietitian - Avamere Riverpark and Avamere Eugene

Avamere • Eugene, OR

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Dietitian Setting: Skilled Nursing Hours: Full Time Location - Split: Avamere Riverpark of Eugene - 425 Alexander Loop, Eugene, OR 97401 and Avamere Rehab of Eugene - 2360 Chambers Street Eugene, OR 97405 Apply online at TeamAvamere.com

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field and completion of a dietetic internship approved by the Accreditation Council of Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• Maintains Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), and continuing education required.
• Dietitian license and/or certification required to be obtained within 60 days from date of hire, type dependent on which state providing MNT.
• Possess skills to organize and prioritize tasks to adhere to clinical expectations, function independently, and make independent decisions with minimal assistance.
• Safe and reliable form of transportation required to reach facility under diverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments for all patients using the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitor, evaluation), utilizing pertinent data to create patient-specific nutrition plans.
• Specializing care in accordance with age-specific populations, religion, ethnic, and cultural needs.
• Perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Examinations and nutrition interviews routinely.
• Assess appropriateness of therapeutic diets.
• Develop and/or evaluate enteral and parenteral nutrition prescriptions, making recommendations as needed.
• Evaluation effectiveness of nutrition interventions and adjust as clinically indicated to support outcome goals.
• Participate in facility Nutrition at Risk (NAR) meetings to assess higher risk individuals requiring regular interdisciplinary team evaluation.
• Communicate regularly with the IDT through interdisciplinary meetings and other forms of communication.
• Schedule and announce departmental meeting times, dates, places, etc. as needed.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, reports, nutrition quality assurance audits, etc. to ensure dietary department compliance with policy, state, and federal regulations.
• Work with food service director to assure food service staff are demonstrating safe, sanitary practices and providing meals as prescribed.
• Provide nutrition-related in-services as requested.
• Review and approve facility menus bi-yearly, assuring nutritional adequacy consistent with dietary manual.
• Approve of substitutions as needed.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level