Clinical Dietitian - Long-Term Care Nutrition Therapy

Rockport Healthcare Services; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional clinical operations and survey kitchen and dining programs for a facility. Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and coordinate with the Dietary Supervisor to ensure high-quality nutrition and service for residents.

Responsibilities include evaluating nutrition needs, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, reviewing menus, conducting meal rounds, inspecting food service areas, and participating in surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field and experience in long-term care.
• Registered Dietitian or state certification as required.
• Experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy and menu planning.
• EMR charting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates Medical Nutrition Therapy needs and implements interventions to improve residents' nutritional status.
• Coordinates resident care with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Reviews and customizes regular and therapeutic menus with Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager.
• Conducts meal rounds and interviews staff and residents to ensure appropriate nutrition.
• Inspects food service areas for policy and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in the long-term care survey process.
• Provides in-service training on Nutrition and Foodservice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Menu planning

Nutrition therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Registered Dietitian certification

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional clinical operations and survey kitchen and dining programs for a facility. Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and coordinate with the Dietary Supervisor to ensure high-quality nutrition and service for residents.

Responsibilities include evaluating nutrition needs, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, reviewing menus, conducting meal rounds, inspecting food service areas, and participating in surveys.