Registered Dietetic Technician - Requirements: DTR and/or NDTR

Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor -; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Advanced Pay

401k Match

Holidays & Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor in Port Charlotte, Florida, is seeking a dedicated Dietitian/Nutrition care coordinator to oversee residents' nutritional care, observe and review plans, and document dietary information under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian. The role involves resident visits, progress notes, and collaboration with the care team to ensure optimal nutrition outcomes.

You will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, assist with liberalized diets, monitor

Qualifications

• Completes nutritional observations/reviews, MDS, CAAs and care plans under supervision of the Registered Dietitian.
• Completes progress notes and documents nutrition-related data for residents.
• Visits residents to evaluate nutritional interventions and update preferences and intake.
• Reviews weight records and communicates variances to the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Under the Dietitian supervision, assists in implementing nutrition care plans.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and supports Dining Room operations.
• Supports liberalized diets when appropriate and monitors outcomes.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Food safety

Education

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

We are hiring!!!

Nurse availability...

weekend double needed 3 -11p/11 - 7a

Shift Differentials available 3-11 & 11-7

We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day. Solaris HealthCare Charlotte Harbor is a 180-bed Skilled Nursing & Rehab Facility in Port Charlotte, Florida.

We are located at 4000 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Charlotte Harbor!

You’ll love being part of our team—and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:

• Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)
• Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want
• 401k with Company Match -plan for your future
• Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time - we value work life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement - invest in your growth
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you & your family
• Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs - we've got your covered
• Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!

Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!

This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional observations/reviews, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information about residents under the supervision of the Registered /Licensed Dietitian. Refers residents to the Registered/Licensed Dietitian as appropriate, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures.

Job Functions

• General Responsibilities
  • Residents Rights
  • Food Safety
  • Safety
  • Staff Development
  • Nutritional Assessment Responsibilities
    • Completes nutritional observations/reviews, MDS, CAA’s and care plans under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian.
    • Completes progress notes.
    • Visits residents routinely to determine effectiveness of interventions and to update food preferences and evaluate food intake.
    • Checks residents progress and determines effectiveness of nutritional care plans.
    • Promotes and assists in implementation of liberalized diets.
    • Uses sound professional judgement and standards of professional practice at all times.
    • Under the supervision of the Dietitian, reviews and completes the required documentation on residents nutritionally at risk.
    • Follows house supplement procedure recommending enhanced foods before supplements. Evaluates the effectiveness of supplements on a routine basis.
    • Reviews weight records routinely and communicates variances to interdisciplinary team.
    • Under the supervision of the Dietitian, makes enteral feeding and dialysis recommendations that are consistent with procedures.
    • Ensures timely follow-up on physician recommendations.
    • Communicates resident nutrition and hydration relevant changes in condition during the 24-hour Clinical Report/Stand-Up Meeting.
    • Uses current standards of dietetic practice in the implementation of nutritional care.
    • Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, serves as Dining Room Monitor as required.
• Systems Responsibilities
• Communication Responsibilities
• Meal Service/Menus Responsibilities
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Special Activities/Attributes

Education

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience

At least one year experience in long term care, preferred.