Clinical Dietitian

NHC Careers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their team. This role emphasizes the importance of nutritional care for geriatric patients, ensuring their dietary needs are met with compassion and expertise. The ideal candidate will work closely with food and nutrition services, applying their knowledge to assess and improve patient health. This innovative firm values teamwork and integrity, providing a supportive environment where dietitians can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients. If you're passionate about geriatric nutrition and want to be part of a caring community, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a sincere interest in geriatric nutrition.
• At least one year’s experience in clinical dietetics is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ensure nutritional status is assessed accurately.
• Work on MDS's and Care Plans to meet patient needs.

Skills

Geriatric Nutrition

Clinical Dietetics

Nutritional Assessment

Leadership

Dietary Management

Education

Registered Dietitian

Dietetic Internship

Job description

Registered Dietitian at NHC Place at the Trace

Shift: Day Shift

Pay: Competitive!

Is your goal to have a long-term, meaningful career where dietitians are valued and appreciated, and nutritional care is a must? Then NHC is for you

NHC Place at the Trace is looking for a Registered Dietitian to add to our team. NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality extended care services. We are searching for a self-motivated dietitian who enjoys working with geriatrics and other healthcare patients.

The Registered Dietitian will provide guidance to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Food and Nutrition Services Manager, and/or the staff of Food and Nutrition Services Department to ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately and to plan approaches to improve status if needed. The Registered Dietitian will work on MDS's, Care Plans, and work closely with the dietary manager to ensure patient needs are met.

Requirements:

• Must have a sincere interest in geriatric nutrition and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
• Must meet American Dietetic Association requirements for Registered Dietitians.
• At least one year’s experience in clinical dietetics is very helpful, but not essential. Experience of the Dietetic Internship or similar type training is expected.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to apply nutrition principles. Must be able to accurately use this knowledge to assess nutritional status and plan care for all patients.
• Must possess leadership qualities and be able to secure the cooperation of the Food and Nutrition Services partners.
• Must work cooperatively and productively with all departments following established policies of the center.
• Must have thorough knowledge of and be able to apply dietary management, safety/sanitation, food production, and nutrition principles.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please send us your resume!

EOE