Registered Dietitian (Part Time)

Eden Senior Care; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A senior care provider in Luzerne County is seeking a part-time Dietitian to assess and monitor nutritional status of residents. You will conduct routine visits, document assessments, and work closely with the nutrition support team. Must have a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition, be a licensed Dietitian in Pennsylvania, and possess knowledge of regulations for long-term care facilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to support individual dietary needs and improve overall wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition is preferred.
• Registered Dietitian with licensure in Pennsylvania is essential.
• Knowledge of long-term care facility regulations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned facilities and assess customers' nutritional status.
• Document nutritional assessments and recommended interventions.
• Communicate with the nutrition support team regarding dietary concerns.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Diet instruction

Lab value interpretation

Food/drug interactions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registered Dietitian Licensure in PA

Job description

Position: Dietitian (Part Time)

• Routinely visits the facility(s) assigned with the frequency of visits to be determined by the complexity of the nutritional program and size of the facility.
• Assesses the nutritional status of customers inclusive of lab value interpretation, consumption patterns, weight maintenance, food/drug interactions, dietary compliance, customer independence, and overall customer well-being.
• Performs assessments routinely on new admissions, monthly for customers at nutritional risk.
• Ensures appropriate documentation of nutritional assessment and recommended intervention in the customer chart and/or care plan; reviews the documentation of others regarding nutritional concerns and responds appropriately.
• Reviews diet orders and documentation of reason of change.
• Maintains two-way communication with center Administrator, Food Service Director, and Nursing Services.
• Addresses appropriate nutritional concerns with all members of the nutrition support team inclusive of the Food Service Director, Nursing Services, Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist.
• Gives diet instruction for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition preferred
• Registered Dietitian and hold Licensure in the state of PA is required
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for long‑term care facilities and the food service industry.