Geriatric Dietitian: Transform Senior Nutrition

OPCO Skilled Management; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management’s Cameron Nursing Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure regulatory compliance. You will monitor changes in nutritional status and support resident-centered dietary services in a skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri-licensed RD, a Bachelor’s in Dietetics or Nutrition, and experience with electronic

Qualifications

• CDR-registered RD/RDN credential is required.
• Missouri licensure as Dietitian or eligibility 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for residents and new admissions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Conduct resident interviews to obtain food preferences and update profiles.
• Monitor nutritional status, weight, hydration, and swallowing concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, speech therapy and other team members.
• Recommend therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions as needed.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.
• Participate in care planning meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state and federal dietary regulations.
• Review meal service for quality and resident satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Computer proficiency

Education

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

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management’s Cameron Nursing Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure regulatory compliance. You will monitor changes in nutritional status and support resident-centered dietary services in a skilled nursing setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri-licensed RD, a Bachelor’s in Dietetics or Nutrition, and experience with electronic