Registered Dietitian — LTC Nutrition & Care Lead

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide services to skilled nursing centers in the area. The ideal candidate will complete assessments, nutrition intervention, monitoring and evaluation using the nutrition care process and evidence-based guidelines.

You will round with nursing, formulate menus for therapeutic diets, educate patients and families, conduct test tray audits, document rounds, and help survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• State licensure in accordance with local law.
• HIPAA and patient confidentiality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments for new admits and residents.
• Plan and monitor nutrition care and interventions.
• Round with nursing to make nutrition recommendations.
• Formulate menus for therapeutic diets and integrate with institutional menus.
• Educate patients and families on dietary plans and food choices.
• Document rounds and support survey readiness.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Long-term care regulations knowledge

Education

Registered Dietitian certification

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

Outfield-Healthcare-Partners in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide services to skilled nursing centers in the area. The ideal candidate will complete assessments, nutrition intervention, monitoring and evaluation using the nutrition care process and evidence-based guidelines.

You will round with nursing, formulate menus for therapeutic diets, educate patients and families, conduct test tray audits, document rounds, and help survey readiness.