Geriatric Dietitian — Skilled Nursing Care

OPCO Skilled Management; Maryville (MO); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Résumé du poste

OPCO Skilled Management in Maryville, Missouri, seeks a Registered Dietitian to join our skilled nursing facility. You will assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to improve health and quality of life.

The ideal candidate has an RD/RDN credential, Missouri licensure or eligibility, and experience with electronic health records. We offer a competitive salary, full-time schedule, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian credential (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Missouri (or eligible for licensure).
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and medical nutrition therapy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions and as required by regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Conduct resident interviews to obtain food preferences and complete Resident Food Profiles.
• Update resident food preferences in the dietary management/tray card system.
• Monitor residents for changes in nutritional status, weight, skin integrity, hydration, and swallowing concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize resident outcomes.
• Recommend therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions based on physician orders and clinical needs.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.
• Participate in care plan meetings and quality assurance/performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and federal regulations related to dietary services.
• Review and monitor meal service for quality, accuracy, and resident satisfaction.
• Assist with regulatory surveys and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Refer residents with specialized nutritional concerns for additional evaluation as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Electronic health record experience

Formation

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

Missouri licensure or eligibility

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

Outils

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Description du poste

OPCO Skilled Management in Maryville, Missouri, seeks a Registered Dietitian to join our skilled nursing facility. You will assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to improve health and quality of life.

The ideal candidate has an RD/RDN credential, Missouri licensure or eligibility, and experience with electronic health records. We offer a competitive salary, full-time schedule, and ongoing education.