Registered Dietitian Laramie, Wyoming

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Job summary

Evergreen Healthcare Group in Laramie, Wyoming, is seeking a Registered Dietitian to plan, manage, and implement dietary services for residents to receive adequate and safe nutrition.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nutritional assessments, evidence-based care plans, menu review, and collaboration with nursing, dietary services, and physicians. The role supports regulatory compliance and staff training in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Service Administration (or as required by state regulations).
• Completion of Dietetic Internship or equivalent.
• Registered with the American Dietetic Association and continue education to remain registered.
• State licensure or certification as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized care plans on residents within state regulations and Center policies.
• Make recommendations to Nursing Services, Dietary Services, and physicians on residents' nutritional care.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document nutrition-related records in residents' medical files.
• Attend Nutrition Hydration Skin Committee meetings.
• Review and approve menus.
• Participate in meetings and committees as appointed.
• Complete Center evaluation tools (e.g., CQI tools).
• Assist in identifying problems and implementing solutions for residents' nutritional health and food service areas.
• Develop and implement efficient processes to help residents achieve optimal nutritional well-being.
• Ensure adherence to state and federal regulations and Center policies.
• Provide in-services to Dietary Services and staff as required.
• May serve as a preceptor for Dietary Manager courses.
• Train and/or assist in training new Dietary Services Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Dietetic Internship

Registered Dietitian (RD) with ADA/ACEND requirements

State licensure or certification

Job description

Registered Dietitian

Turn your job into a career with Evergreen Healthcare Group!

JOB SUMMARY

Evergreen Healthcare Group in Laramie, Wyoming is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian to utilize in planning, managing, and implementing dietary service activities for residents to receive adequate and safe nutrition.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized nutritional care plans on residents within time frames set by state regulations and Center policies.
• Make recommendations to Nursing Services, Dietary Services, and physicians on residents' nutritional care and Center policies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document in medical records of residents referred related to Nutritional Risk.
• Attend Nutrition Hydration Skin Committee meeting.
• Review and approve menus.
• Participate in various meetings and committees as appointed.
• Complete Center evaluation tools as requested (e.g. Dietary Services Comprehensive Summary and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) tools).
• Assist in problem identification and implementation of solutions for residents' nutritional health and food service areas.
• Assist in developing and implementing efficient processes and systems to assist residents' in reaching the highest practicable level of nutritional well-being.
• Assist in adherence to state and federal regulations and Center policies and programs.
• Provide in-services to Dietary Services and other staff as required by state regulations or as needed in the Center.
• May serve as a preceptor for those employees involved in a Dietary Manager's course.
• Train and/or assist in training new Dietary Services Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to travel and/or attend educational offerings presented by the Center, as well as approved offerings by Association conferences or other entities.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other Center staff. Possess special interest in and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
• Ability to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
• Meets health requirements imposed by law.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Service Administration (or as required by state regulations).
• Completion of Dietetic Internship or equivalent.
• Registered with the American Dietetic Association and complete continuing education to remain registered (as required by state regulations).
• State licensure or certification (as required by state regulations).
• Prefer long-term care experience and/or food service supervisory experience.

Benefit Highlights:

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Evergreen Healthcare Group

Laramie, Wyoming

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.