Registered Dietitian – Clinical Nutrition & Care Leadership

Carespring; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Competitive wages

Job summary

Heritagespring of West Chester is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead clinical nutrition management in a state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility. The role encompasses administrative duties, educational activities, and close coordination with the corporate dietitian.

Pay rate ranges from $70,000 to $79,000 annually, depending on licensure and experience. The dietitian will work with the facility team to ensure optimal resident care and cost-effective nutrition services.

Qualifications

• Licensed dietitian in the state where practice is conducted.
• Detail oriented person who ensures processes are completed timely.

Responsibilities

• Performs Clinical Assessments, updates patient care plans and completes appropriate MDS related sections.
• Maintains knowledge of the Medicare PDPM system to ensure proper coverage of patient needs.
• Documents in the EMR (PointClickCare) and uses dietary software to meet patient meal needs.
• Collaborates with facility chef and dietary department to optimize food service operations.
• Attends meal services, participates in meal service issue resolution and provides inservice training as needed.
• Manages dietary costs by balancing nutrition with supplements and other interventions.
• Collaborates with patients, families, physicians and the IDT for diet liberalization and self-directed care.
• Communicates nutritional recommendations and weight changes to physicians and other disciplines; informs residents and legal representatives of orders and changes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Documentation in EMR

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Education

Licensed Dietitian (state license)

Tools

PointClickCare

Dietary software

Job description

Heritagespring of West Chester is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead clinical nutrition management in a state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility. The role encompasses administrative duties, educational activities, and close coordination with the corporate dietitian.

Pay rate ranges from $70,000 to $79,000 annually, depending on licensure and experience. The dietitian will work with the facility team to ensure optimal resident care and cost-effective nutrition services.