Geriatric Dietitian: Nutrition Care & Care Planning

HSM Management; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess and care for elderly patients within an interdisciplinary team. The RD will develop nutrition plans addressing diabetes, renal issues, weight loss and wounds, while ensuring nutritional adequacy and condition mitigation.

The role requires mastery of MDS 3.0 Section K, PES statements, and timely charting. Collaboration with the care team and staff education are essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition required.
• Master's degree in nutrition-related field preferred.
• State licensure if applicable.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) – CDR status required.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents with a variety of medical conditions.
• Submit accurate and timely information per facility standards.
• Utilize the Nutrition Care Process and PES statements.
• Calculate enteral and parenteral nutrition recommendations.
• Perform nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care plans.
• Ensure order-writing of diets, supplements, and nutrition support.
• Educate staff and participate in in-service trainings.
• Possible precept experience for dietetic interns.
• Learn and use electronic medical records (EMR) and Windows apps.
• Monitor malnutrition criteria and document findings clearly.
• Audit kitchen traylines for sanitary standards.

Skills

Assess residents

Nutrition Care Process

PES statements

Enteral nutrition

Nutrition-focused exam

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Order-writing diets

Therapeutic diets

Malnutrition criteria

Kitchen audits

Staff training

Precept dietetic interns

EMR familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Master’s degree in nutrition-related field

State licensure if applicable

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) – CDR

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Windows-based applications

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess and care for elderly patients within an interdisciplinary team. The RD will develop nutrition plans addressing diabetes, renal issues, weight loss and wounds, while ensuring nutritional adequacy and condition mitigation.

The role requires mastery of MDS 3.0 Section K, PES statements, and timely charting. Collaboration with the care team and staff education are essential to success in this position.