Registered Dietitian Nursing Home Experience Required
Full Time $60,000 - $65,000 / yearJob Overview
Registered Dietitian Full-time Day Shift Mon-Fri APPLY TODAY!
We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian with good interpersonal skills with a genuine interest in helping our elderly individuals at our Skilled Long-term Care facility located in Cedartown, Georgia.
We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian with good interpersonal skills with a genuine interest in helping our elderly individuals at our Skilled Long-term Care facility located in Cedartown, Georgia.
Registered Dietitian Position Overview:
As the Registered Dietitian, you will oversee the nutritional well-being of our residents. Conduct nutrition assessments, identifying residents’ nutritional needs and creating effective diet plans.
Registered Dietitian Key Duties
- Assess and monitors the Resident’s nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans.
- Evaluate the special needs of Residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight loss.
- Partner with the interdisciplinary team to review and adjust resident’s care plans.
- Work closely with Speech Pathologists to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia.
- Perform other job-related duties as they become required.
Registered Dietitian Qualifications
- One year of experience with Seniors as a Registered Dietitian in Long-Term Care, Hospital or healthcare setting, preferred.
- Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Nutrition or Dietetics, or equivalent field. Completion of the accredited Dietetic Internship program.
- Knowledge of Local, State and Federal regulations and the survey process.
- Certification and or Licensure State of Georgia. Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Licensed Nutritionist (LN) or ADA Registered Dietitian (RD).