Dietition

Job Title: Registered Dietitian - Nursing Facility
Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and monitoring nutritional care for residents in a nursing facility.

The Dietitian works closely with physicians, nurses, and dietary staff to ensure residents receive appropriate nutrition therapy that supports health, recovery, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities


* Conduct nutritional assessments for residents upon admission and regularly thereafter.


* Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans based on residents' medical conditions, dietary needs, and preferences.


* Monitor residents' nutritional status, weight trends, lab values, and food intake.


* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers).


* Provide medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as diabetes, renal disease, malnutrition, and dysphagia.


* Ensure menus meet regulatory guidelines and nutritional standards for long-term care facilities.


* Review and approve therapeutic diets and modified texture diets.


* Participate in care conferences and quality improvement programs.


* Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition-related topics.


* Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to dietary services in long-term care.


* Monitor food service operations and sanitation practices in collaboration with dietary management.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.


* Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.


* State licensure as required.


* Experience in long-term care or clinical nutrition preferred.


* Knowledge of CMS, state regulations, and nutritional standards for nursing homes.

Skills and Competencies


* Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy.


* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


* Ability to analyze clinical data and document care plans.


* Attention to regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.


* Compassionate approach to working with elderly residents.

Working Conditions


* Work is performed primarily within a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.


* Interaction with residents who may have chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, or mobility limitations.


* May require standing, walking through kitchen and resident care areas, and reviewing food service operations.