Geriatric Dietitian & Patient Nutrition Lead

Life Care Centers of America; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Registered Dietitian to plan modified diets, oversee the food services department, and provide nutritional assessments for patients in accordance with Life Care standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related program, active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure as required by the state, plus at least two years in a health care setting (post-acute preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Currently registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and meet licensure or certification per State requirements.
• Registered with American Dietetic Association.
• Prior experience in nutritional assessment and planning.
• Two (2) years' experience in a health care facility. Prior post acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patient and family concerning nutrition needs and goals
• Check menu plans to ensure nutritional needs of patients and quality food service standards
• Plan modified diets for patients as requested by attending physician
• Input dietary information accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Patient Care meetings involving nutrition
• Assist with other food service duties as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Skills

Geriatric nutrition assessment

Independent decision-making

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Program interpretation and policy

Patient rights and safety

Professional integrity & compliance培训

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; active state licensure

Registered with American Dietetic Association

Experience in nutritional assessment and planning

Two years in a health care facility (post-acute care preferred)

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Registered Dietitian to plan modified diets, oversee the food services department, and provide nutritional assessments for patients in accordance with Life Care standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related program, active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and licensure as required by the state, plus at least two years in a health care setting (post-acute preferred).