Registered Dietitian

Lakeport Post Acute; Lakeport (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeport Post Acute in Lakeport, CA is seeking a dietetic professional to complete nutritional reviews for residents, coordinate care with the Dietary Supervisor, and perform monthly high‑risk reviews. The role involves collaborating with physicians and healthcare staff to ensure evidence-based dietary plans and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will monitor food safety, assist in meal planning, and provide counseling to residents while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Must meet health, compliance and competency requirements.
• Attends and participates in morning meetings to facilitate team communication.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and health plans to develop care plans.
• Monitor food services to ensure safety, sanitation and quality per regulations.
• Inspect diet trays for conformance to physician orders.
• Consult with physicians and other health care staff on diet restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual and significant change reviews on residents.
• Assist in coordination of nutrition care services with Dietary Supervisor.
• Complete nutritional reviews monthly on high risk residents (weight changes, ulcers, dialysis, tube feeding).
• Monitor food temperatures, portion control, preparation methods and presentation of food.
• Ensure conformance to physician diets prior to delivery of meals.
• Provide nutritional counseling as needed and relate positively with residents and staff.
• Promote equal opportunity employment and diverse workplace culture.

Skills

Health & compliance

Team communications

Nutritional assessment

Food service monitoring

Food safety

Diet tray inspection

Clinical consultation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Complete nutritional initial, quarterly, annual and significant change reviews on residents according to federal and state guidelines. Assist in coordination of nutrition care services with Dietary Supervisor. Complete nutritional reviews monthly on high risk residents (significant weight loss/gain, pressure ulcer, hemodialysis, and tube fed).

• Ability to meet all health, compliance, and competency requirements.
• Attends and participates in morning meetings/stand up to facilitate communications with the team.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans in order to develop and implement dietary care plans and provides nutritional counseling as needed.
• Monitor food services operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Monitor food control systems such as food temperatures, portion control, preparation methods, garnishment and presentation of food in order to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
• Inspect diet trays for conformance to physician's diet orders prior to delivery.
• Consult with physicians and other health care personnel (Dialysis Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners, etc.) to determine diet restrictions and nutritional needs of residents.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.