Contract Dietitian — Skilled Nursing Nutrition Expert

Legacy Healthcare; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a contracted position to help residents achieve nutrition and medical goals. The role includes delivering nutrition services, monitoring nutritional status, and advising on dietary orders.

Qualifications include an associate degree in nutrition or related field, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree and CDR licensure. The facility emphasizes equal opportunity employment and resident-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences or similar field.
• One year of experience as a Dietary Technician; bachelor’s degree in related field and licensure by the CDR are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in reaching nutritional and medical goals.
• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• Evaluate, monitor and document residents' nutritional status and needs.
• Identify and provide nutritional counselling to meet cultural needs.
• Collaborate with on-site dietitian on high-risk cases and write dietary orders.

Skills

Nutrition counselling

Medical nutrition therapy

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences or similar

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Heritage Care & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian for a contracted position to help residents achieve nutrition and medical goals. The role includes delivering nutrition services, monitoring nutritional status, and advising on dietary orders.

Qualifications include an associate degree in nutrition or related field, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree and CDR licensure. The facility emphasizes equal opportunity employment and resident-centered care.