Registered Dietitian Job Northern Kentucky USA,Healthcare

Location: Northern

LOCATION:

Bel-Air Manor, Newington, CT

POSITION TYPE:

Part-Time 16 hours

SHIFT(S):

List of shifts available

PAY RANGE:

$40 - $47 per hour

BENEFITS - Part-Time:

Paid Meal Period
Longevity Awards
8 Paid Holidays
Sick Time
Perfect Attendance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discounts
Shift Differential for Weekend, Evening & Night Shifts
Casual Fridays
Paid Training and Orientation

JOB SUMMARY:

Are you a compassionate and experienced nutrition professional passionate about improving the health and quality of life of residents in a skilled nursing environment? We are seeking a part-time Dietitian to join our dedicated healthcare team and provide comprehensive nutritional care to our residents. The Dietitian plays an essential role in assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized nutrition care plans, providing medical nutrition therapy, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to promote optimal resident health and well-being.

At [LOCATION], we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, resident-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about nutrition, enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, we encourage you to explore this rewarding opportunity!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents upon admission and as required thereafter, identifying nutritional risks, deficiencies, and individualized dietary needs.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans based on residents’ medical conditions, nutritional status, preferences, and goals of care.
Provide medical nutrition therapy and make appropriate recommendations regarding therapeutic diets, supplements, and other nutritional interventions in accordance with physician orders and applicable regulations.
Monitor residents’ nutritional status, including weight trends, meal intake, hydration, laboratory values, skin integrity, and other relevant clinical indicators.
Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with nursing, physicians, speech therapy, rehabilitation, food services, and other members of the healthcare team.
Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and their families or responsible parties regarding therapeutic diets, nutritional needs, food choices, and healthy eating practices.
Review and evaluate residents experiencing significant weight changes, poor intake, pressure injuries, swallowing concerns, or other conditions that may affect nutritional status.
Make recommendations regarding nutritional supplements, fortified foods, modified diets, and other interventions to support residents’ nutritional and hydration needs.
Collaborate with the Dietary/Food Services Department to ensure menus and meal services are consistent with residents’ nutritional requirements, therapeutic diets, cultural preferences, and individual needs.
Review menus and therapeutic diet modifications to ensure nutritional adequacy and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Monitor resident response to nutritional interventions and update care plans and recommendations as clinically appropriate.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation in residents’ medical records, including assessments, care plans, progress notes, recommendations, and follow-up.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives related to nutrition, weight management, hydration, food service, and resident outcomes.
Assist with regulatory compliance and survey readiness by maintaining appropriate nutritional documentation and ensuring dietary practices meet applicable federal and state requirements.
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