Registered Dietitian

Eatrightwashington; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Washington is looking for a Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care across various levels of care. This role involves planning nutritional programs, monitoring residents' nutrition, and ensuring compliance with guidelines. A Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and registration as a Dietitian are required. The position offers competitive compensation, with a starting salary of $45/hr and potential earnings between $70,200 and $93,600 for full-time roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing environments is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietitian services across various care levels.
• Plan and direct nutritional care for residents in healthcare.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status and collaborate with clinical staff.
• Conduct audits related to nutritional care compliance.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Dietary education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

This role provides dietitian services across our continuum of care. The Registered Dietitian will collaborate with our healthcare Administrators as well as our Executive Chef to ensure the nutritional needs of our residents are met.

• Plans and directs the nutritional care of residents in a healthcare setting. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Completes nutritional assessments and documentation as required.
• Assess and monitors the residents’ nutritional status and provides recommendations to clinical staff. Monitors residents for weight changes, nutrition support, and skin breakdown and makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Develops and updates nutritional care plans as needed. Updates diet orders and menu changes as required.
• Observes resident meal service to ensure diets are correct and modifications are followed. Educates residents, families and staff on nutritional concepts and diet modification.
• Conducts audits of relevant nutritional care on a routine basis.
• Works with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that modified texture or therapeutic diets are in compliance with the resident’s medical condition. Monitors diets to ensure they meet the specialized needs of residents.
• Reviews menu changes to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and state and federal guidelines.
• Performs regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety.
• Participates in inspection surveys and in QAPI activities when food and nutrition services are involved.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Participates in the development and implementation of resources for independent residents regarding nutritional needs and/or education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.
• Experience in an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing environment required.

Compensation & Benefits Starting Salary:$45/hr; pay commensurate with experience Potential earnings for a full-time role (30-40 hours per week):$70,200-93,600 Full-time...