Registered Dietitian

Avalon Health Care Group; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital

Legal Benefits, Identity Theft

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Franciscan Care Center in Merced, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a full-time role. The position offers wage range of $55.00–$60.00 per hour and responsibilities across nutrition assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The RD will provide medical nutrition therapy, participate in a professional team, and support education for Nutrition Services managers within long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Must have a Dietitian Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or closely related field.
• 3 years combined experience in Long Term Care.
• Clinical and administrative background in Dietetics.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food service and nutritional care for residents.
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and apply interventions.
• Ensure assessments and care plans meet standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor nutrition and hydration.
• Assist in orienting and training Nutrition Services managers.
• Serve as a nutrition care resource through consultation and in-service education.
• Respond to emergent situations across regional facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical nutrition care

Education

Dietitian Certification

Bachelor in Nutrition

Job description

Franciscan Care Center in Merced, CA is looking for an experienced Registered Dietitian! Full Time Wage $55.00 - $60.00 per hr.

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing medical nutritional therapy to long-term care and rehabilitation residents with a variety of medical conditions. The Registered Dietitian position works as an interdisciplinary team member and works under limited supervision.

Full-time Are Eligible For

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Responsibilities

• Helps to ensure compliance with the provision of quality food service and nutritional care to residents.
• Completes comprehensive nutrition assessments for all residents and incorporates nutrition interventions into the individualized interdisciplinary plan of care for residents as indicated.
• Insures that all assessments and care plans meet professional standards of practice, reflect current evidence-based practice, and are in full compliance with all applicable regulatory statutes.
• Participates with the interdisciplinary teams to provide professional guidance for assessing and implementing care strategies and monitoring nutrition and hydration status of residents.
• Assists in the orientation of new Nutrition Services managers.
• Assists in the training of Nutrition Services managers regarding Clinical nutrition care of residents.
• Serves as a resource to the facilities regarding nutritional care through consultation and in-service education.
• Responds to emergent situations in all regional facilities as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Dietitian Certification
• Bachelors in Nutrition
• 3 years combined experience in Long Term Care
• Clinical and administrative background in Dietetics
• Demonstrated experience in leadership role