Registered Dietitian

Ability to assess the nutritional status of residents inclusive of lab value interpretation, consumption patterns, weight maintenance, food/drug interaction, dietary compliance, resident independence and overall nutritional

Ability to perform nutritional assessments on all new admissions and residents who are at risk for nutritional problems. Assessment must include recommended intervention(s) and appropriate follow up to nursing staff, the Food Service Director, and Administrator.

Demonstrates the ability to document nutritional assessments in resident’s MDS, dietitian notes, and in the electronic medical record with recommended intervention(s). This may include reviewing the documentation of other departments regarding nutritional concerns. Also writes and keeps current nutritional care plan on each resident that is deemed necessary by the IDCP team.

Demonstrate the ability to review and document menu changes.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and respect for the principles of resident rights. Maintain a two-way communication with facility Administrator, Food Service Director, and Nursing Service Management.

Ability to submit a monthly QA written report to Administrator. The dietitian will also submit a QA report to QAPI Committee on a quarterly basis.

Experience and Skills
Bachelor Degree in Nutrition is required.
Masters preferred with designation as Registered Dietitian (RD)
current Certificate with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
Prior work experience with the long term care regulations.