Registered Dietitian

Sweetwater Care; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead the nutrition services for our senior participants. You will oversee assessments, care plans, and menu planning while mentoring nursing and dietary staff in a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, adherence to regulatory standards, and the ability to work independently within a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• RD credential required or to be obtained by start date.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, in nutrition, dietetics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and participate in IDT meetings.
• Deliver and document nutrition interventions per physician orders and care plans.
• Oversee menu planning and meal delivery to ensure safety and diet accuracy.
• Coordinate supplements as ordered.
• Provide staff training on meal delivery program.
• Manage nutrition staff including hiring, training, supervising and mentoring.
• Support intake and enrollment processes to enable timely enrollment.
• Update IDT promptly on changes in participants' condition or psychosocial status.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Communication

Data-driven

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Conduct comprehensive Nutrition assessments to determine the nutrition needs, preferences and goals of
  the participants and actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.

• Deliver and document direct care Nutrition interventions in accordance with physician
  orders and/or as agreed upon in the participants' care plans including but not limited to
  implementing and monitoring special diets and meal intake and providing nutrition
  counseling to participants and families.

• Oversee the menu planning and meal delivery program to ensure that all safety and
  regulatory requirements are met, and participants receive the correct special diets.

• Oversee the coordination of supplements as ordered.

• Provide staff training to nursing and dietary staff on the meal delivery program as needed.

• Manage the Nutrition staff including staff including hiring, training, supervising and
  mentoring.

• Support the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move
  through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner.

• Remain alert to pertinent input from other team members, participants, and caregivers and
  update the IDT promptly of any changes in participants' condition or psychosocial status.

• Be legally authorized to practice in position location, required.

• Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.

• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information
  about team members, participants, and families.

• Follow state, federal and facility policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality
  Improvement activities, staff training and meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Registered Dietician (RD) Credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Minimum of four years' experience managing nutrition services in a similar setting.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.

• Minimum of one year of experience with a frail or elderly population.

• (2) years' supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to mentor and develop
  team members.

• Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner.

• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills in settings with seniors,
  their families and interdisciplinary team members.

• Experience leading in a data-driven organization, leveraging reports and data to
  prioritize and manage people and projects.

• Highly motivated, inspirational leader who is able to innovatively engage, support and
  remove barriers for the team to ensure the team consistently meet established goals.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and
  cultures.

• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors' residents.