Registered Dietitian

Overview

• Provide clinical nutrition services to participants in an Adult Day Program setting.
• Support meal preparation, distribution, and dietary planning for older adults with cognitive or physical limitations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and nutritional support.
• Maintain compliance with dietary prescriptions and physician orders, modifying as needed.
• Develop and present nutrition education materials and in-service training sessions.
• Evaluate and document nutritional care plans, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in program improvement initiatives and audits related to nutrition services.
• Respect cultural and religious dietary preferences of participants.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct initial and quarterly nutritional assessments for program participants.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings to address participant needs.
• Plan, calculate, and modify therapeutic diets as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor and adjust diet prescriptions to align with participant health requirements.
• Provide diet counseling and support to participants and their families.
• Assist in developing and revising cycle menus for diverse dietary needs.
• Contribute to program audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of nutritional care plans.

Job Requirements

• Registered Dietitian credential with clinical experience in long-term care preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess nutritional status and develop individualized care plans.
• Effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and participant counseling.
• Proficiency in documentation practices adhering to regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with older adult populations in settings such as SNF, AL, IL, ADC, or homecare.
• Ability to respect and integrate cultural and religious dietary preferences.
• High School Diploma or GED required; degree in Nutrition preferred.
• Availability for on-site work during scheduled hours, Monday to Friday.