Geriatric Dietitian - Skilled Nursing Care & Impact

Opco-Skilled-Management-; Rock Port (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Rock Port, Missouri seeks a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join our interdisciplinary team at a skilled nursing facility. You will assess residents’ nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

The ideal candidate holds an RD/RDN credential, Missouri licensure (or eligibility), a Bachelor's in Dietetics or related field, and strong clinical nutrition knowledge and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential required
• Missouri licensure or eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition and medical nutrition therapy
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Basic computer proficiency and EMR experience
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Conduct resident interviews to obtain food preferences and update records.
• Monitor changes in nutritional status, weight, hydration and swallowing concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to optimize resident outcomes.
• Recommend therapeutic diets based on physician orders and clinical needs.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.
• Ensure CMS and state regulation compliance for dietary services.
• Review meal service for quality and resident satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.

Skills

RD/RDN credential

Missouri licensure

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Organization & time management

EMR experience

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Tools

PointClickCare

EMR systems

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management in Rock Port, Missouri seeks a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join our interdisciplinary team at a skilled nursing facility. You will assess residents’ nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

The ideal candidate holds an RD/RDN credential, Missouri licensure (or eligibility), a Bachelor's in Dietetics or related field, and strong clinical nutrition knowledge and documentation skills.