Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutritional assessments for new admissions and ongoing reviews. The role involves developing personalized nutrition care plans, providing education and counseling, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include monitoring weight trends, participating in quality improvements, and conducting sanitation and menu reviews as part of maintaining high nutrition care standards for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated).
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and teams.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and nutrition care regulations.
• Competency in electronic charting systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members.
• Ensure CMS and DOH compliance and maintain documentation.
• Monitor resident weight changes weekly and/or monthly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Nutrition Counseling

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Communication Skills

Electronic Charting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure/certification

Tools

Electronic Charting Systems

Job description

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high-risk residents.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including those related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH).
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes as needed.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Review and approve menu on a semi-annual basis to ensure it meets USDA guidelines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state)
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations.
• Competency in electronic charting systems.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualized nutrition care plans, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing effective nutrition education and counseling.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Dietitian
• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Plan Development
• Electronic Charting Systems
• Compliance with CMS Regulations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Plan Development
• General Nutrition Interventions
• Kitchen Sanitation Audits
• Menu Review for USDA Guidelines

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaboration with Healthcare Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Dietetics
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Current State Licensure/Certification

Industry Keywords

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• Department of Health
• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• State Survey Processes
• Nutrition Care Regulations