Regional Registered Dietitian

The Regional Registered Dietitian will provide excellent nutrition care to our skilled nursing facilities in a defined region. This role will work closely with the entire Regional Dietitian team to cover when a team member is out or if there is additional need for support. Ideal candidates are independent, self‑directed, engaged team players with exceptional leadership skills.

• Mentoring the Certified Dietary Manager and working collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Evaluate the dietary department and the food service for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Conduct kitchen sanitation audits and staff in‑service for food service workers and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Leadership and participation with the weekly weight & wound meetings. Identify interventions and provide follow up.
• Maintain clear communication with administrative team, the IDT members and the Director of Hospitality Operations via verbal and written techniques.
• Provide on‑site support during annual survey.

• Responsible for performing medical nutrition therapy to facility residents, monitoring nutritional status, and making recommendations to improve resident nutritional status.
• Screening and nutrition evaluation of all residents upon admission, quarterly, annually and as needed based on nutritional risk factors.
• Participates in the development of resident centered care plans.
• Monthly monitoring of high‑risk residents including enteral or parenteral nutrition, dialysis, weight and skin issues along with any other nutrition related concerns.
• Obtains necessary information from the medical record to determine patient’s nutritional status; develops nutritional care plans.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family. Provides nutritional teaching and counseling to patient/family in making desired changes in eating habits. Assesses patient’s ability to learn.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

• Bachelor’s degree in coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian required.
• Current Iowa Dietetic License.
• Previous experience in long‑term care / skilled nursing setting - preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process, and charting methods for electronic medical records preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations such as CMS, Department of Health, etc.

• Unlimited vacation time.
• Robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• On‑demand pay and more!

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

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Care Initiatives is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.