Regional Dietitian - Long Term Care

PruittHealth; Macon (GA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition assessments and recommendations for residents in long-term care facilities. This primarily remote role offers the opportunity to lead and ensure quality nutrition and safety standards while collaborating with healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents and have the expertise to guide dietary services, this position is perfect for you. Join a family-oriented company committed to caring and excellence in service, where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; must be a Registered Dietitian.
• 2+ years experience preferred in clinical nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition assessment and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with medical staff and residents.
• Guide facilities on dietary standards and compliance.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Registered Dietitian License

Job description

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for clinical nutrition assessment and recommendations of care for residents/patients in long term care facilities. Provides leadership and management expertise to promote regulatory compliance, quality nutrition and safety. Primarily a remote role with limited travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Effectively communicate (both written and orally) with physicians, staff, residents and families, consultants, and corporate staff in respect to all phases of dietary services.
2. Partner with facility on company regulatory compliance.
3. Provide facilities with consultative guidance for professional nutrition and dietary standards in accordance with state and federal regulations.
4. Responsible for each facility completing timely and appropriate documentation.
5. Provide medical nutrition therapy on new admissions and residents at nutritional risk according to national standards of practice.
6. Act as an advisor to the dietary manager by providing in–service training for the dietary department and nursing staff.
7. Assure that the administrator and corporate staff receive the consultant reports containing all activities performed during consultation.
8. Recommend kitchens and other food service equipment needs for all centers.
9. Maintain continuing education in the nutrition profession.
10. Exercise discretion and good judgment in interpersonal relationships with staff, residents, family members and peers in the organization.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree with major in relevant field. Recent grads encouraged to apply.
• Must hold current Registered Dietitian license in the state in which the facility operates.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2+ years’ experience preferred.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

• Must be a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and hold a current License in GA, SC, NC.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

• Knowledge to successfully evaluate and apply the principles of nutritional standards.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including relevant sanitation and safety codes within Long Term Care.
• Able to evaluate and direct dietary services activities.
• Strong organization and planning skills needed to direct, assist, and provide information in a timely manner.
• Leadership skills are needed to assure, guide, and facilitate the consultants in their daily duties, problems, and situations.
• Able to make quick logical decisions that will benefit the resident, staff, and facility.

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