Registered Dietician

Park-Place-Transitional-Care-and-Rehabilitatio; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Park-Place-Transitional-Care-and-Rehabilitatio in Great Falls, MT is seeking a Registered Dietitian for our 189-bed long-term care facility. The role involves collaborating with nursing and dietary teams to define resident nutritional needs, assess comorbidities, and develop clinical processes to improve outcomes while coordinating with physicians.

Hours are flexible, with part-time or as-needed scheduling to fit facility needs.

Qualifications

• RD credential required and state licensure.
• Experience in long-term care or SNF preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with nursing and dietary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing and dietary staff to define resident nutrition needs.
• Assess comorbidities and establish clinical processes to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate with physicians and community partners to support resident care.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Comorbidity assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Nutrition counseling

Documentation

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Job description

Registered Dietician (RD)

Seeking a second Dietician for 189 bed Long Term Care Facility. Join the new employer of choice in our space and work with a great team! Our skilled nursing facility in the heart of Great Falls Montana, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our mature team. The role of the ideal candidate will be to collaborate with nursing and dietary in defining the nutritional needs of our beloved residents, assessing comorbidities and establishing clinical processes to forge the best outcomes, and working with physicians and other community partners to ensure those we care for are extended all they need to thrive. The position hours are flexible dependent on the needs of the facility and can be an as needed or part time position. Administration has cultivated an atmosphere that enriches the employee experience where you will be appreciated, recognized and rewarded for your good work. Contact us today!

Overview

A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a trained nutrition professional who has met the strict educational and experiential standards set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Registered dietitians may work in a variety of settings, including (but not limited to) schools, long term care facilities, hospitals, community/public health facilities, corporate nutrition programs, the food and nutrition industry, sports nutrition, business, and research.
Job Description
The job description for a Registered Dietitian (RD) varies depending upon the setting in which the RD works. Generally, RDs advise and counsel others on food and nutrition. They may explain nutrition issues to clients, assess the dietary and health needs of clients, develop meal plans for clients, gauge the effects of these meal plans, promote nutrition through public speaking and community outreach programs, and keep abreast of the latest research in nutritional and food sciences. Specialties within the Registered Dietitian profession include:

• Clinical dietitians – these RDs are specially trained to provide medical nutrition therapy in settings such as hospitals and long term care facilities
• Community dietitians – these RDs primarily educate the public on food and nutrition issues and topics. They may work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, public health clinics, and HMOs.
• Management dietitians – these RDs work in planning meal programs in food service settings, including hospitals, cafeterias and food corporations. Their duties may involve overseeing other dietitians and/or kitchen staff, buying food, and performing the business tasks of managing a dietary/meal program.

Skills Required:

• Good decision making and judgment capabilities
• The ability to instruct others
• The ability to identify and solve complex problems
• Being socially perceptive; that is, aware of the reactions of others and understanding those reactions
• Good reading comprehension skills
• Good coordination skills and the ability to adjust one’s actions in relation to others’ actions
• Effective logic, reasoning and critical thinking skills
• Effective writing skills
• Effective speaking skills

LHCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Part-time