Registered Dietitian

Alpena Opco LLC
Medi Lodge of Alpena
301 Long Rapids Rd
Alpena, MI 49707, USA

Facility:
Medi Lodge of Alpena
Sign on Bonus: $5,000 sign on bonus for Full-time (Limited Time Availability - Two Year Payout)

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient‑centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long‑term care skilled nursing and short‑term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus
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  We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition
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  Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development
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  Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner
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  Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the Michigan Works! Association.

• Medical Benefits
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  Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits
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  Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options
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  Get paid daily, weekly, or bi‑weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge
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  Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance
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  Three options available
• Education Assistance
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  Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Start a rewarding and stable career with Medi Lodge today!

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the assessment and planning of the nutritional care of the residents in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies, and procedures, and in coordination with the Food Service Director/Manager to ensure that qualifying food service and nutritional care is provided to the residents.

• Maintains clinical nutrition documentation for residents in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Ensures that all assessments and progress notes documented in the medical records are accurate, informative, and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the plan of care.
• Ensures all documentation is completed within the required time frames and in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care; attends meetings/conferences to discuss the clinical care of the resident; and communicates resident concerns and response to interventions to interdisciplinary team members and direct care staff.
• Involves the resident/family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
• Coordinates with the Food Service Director/Manager the review and customization of the regular and therapeutic menus to meet the food preferences of the residents in accordance with established policies, procedures, Diet Manual guidelines, standard of practice, and regulations and to ensure that all diets ordered by the physician are planned on the therapeutic menu.
• Provides feedback and suggestions to improve the menu.
• Monitors food temperatures and quality at point of service.
• Monitors the distribution of nourishments, supplements, and meals to residents and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with processing diet orders and changes and ensuring that an accurate tray card is available for each resident receiving meals.
• Ensures that new residents are visited upon admission to obtain a Diet History and food preferences, on the company approved form.
• Routinely inspects the food service area(s) and practices.
• Participates in the long‑term care survey process.
• Assists the Food Service Director/Manager with purchasing decisions for food, supplies,…