Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Florida is seeking a Registered Dietitian to conduct nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide education to residents in a clinical setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and a care team, ensure CMS and DOH compliance, and help drive quality improvement through documentation and menu reviews.

Qualifications

• 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 interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, assess objectives, and develop, implement, and monitor effective improvement plans.
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
• 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, 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 with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary care team members.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including CMS and DOH requirements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monitor residents for weekly and/or monthly weight changes to identify nutrition or hydration status changes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, document findings, and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and approve menus semi-annually to ensure compliance with USDA guidelines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned within scope of practice

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Nutrition Care Plan Development

General Nutrition Interventions

Electronic Charting Systems

State Licensure/Certification

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

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 with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary care team members
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including CMS and DOH requirements
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Monitor residents for weekly and/or monthly weight changes to identify nutrition or hydration status changes
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, document findings, and recommend corrective actions
• Review and approve menus semi-annually to ensure compliance with USDA guidelines
• Perform other tasks as assigned within scope of practice

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 interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Ability to apply critical thinking, assess objectives, and develop, implement, and monitor effective improvement plans
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions
• Familiarity with state survey processes and 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 utilizing electronic charting systems to enhance resident outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered Dietitian
• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Plan Development
• Electronic Charting Systems
• State Licensure/Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutrition Care Plan Development
• General Nutrition Interventions
• Kitchen Sanitation Audits
• Menu Review and Approval

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Industry Keywords

• CMS Compliance
• DOH Requirements
• USDA Guidelines
• Nutrition Care Regulations
• Quality Improvement Initiatives