Registered Dietitian (Part Time)

Eden Senior Care; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Eden East Network is seeking a Part Time Registered Dietitian to join Edenbrook Hampton. The role involves on-site visits to facilities, comprehensive nutritional assessments, and collaboration with center staff to optimize residents' nutrition plans.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Dietetics or Nutrition and is a PA-licensed Registered Dietitian, with knowledge of long-term care regulations. This role supports resident well-being and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition preferred.
• Registered Dietitian licensure in the state of PA is required.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for long-term care facilities and the food service industry.

Responsibilities

• Visits facilities with frequency determined by nutritional program complexity and facility size.
• Assess nutritional status including lab values, intake, weight maintenance, diet interactions, and overall well-being.
• Perform admissions and ongoing nutritional risk assessments monthly or as needed.
• Document nutritional assessments and interventions in care plans; review others' documentation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registered Dietitian licensure in PA

Job description

EDEN EAST is a portfolio of skilled nursing on the East Coast. As an industry-leading provider of post-acute care, Eden has been dedicated to changing the way healthcare is delivered. We are passionate about elevating and enhancing our employees as they are the core of the care and love we aim for, cultivating a family-like environment to ensure our residents are treated like family.

Edenbrook Hampton is a proud member of the Eden East Network, a leading provider of post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. We are committed to delivering excellence in care through a holistic approach that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. Join our compassionate and dedicated team in making a difference in the lives of our residents and staff.

Position: Registered Dietitian

Schedule: Part Time, 3 days onsite

We are seeking an exceptional Part Time Registered Dietitian for Edenbrook Hampton. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Routinely visits the facility(s) assigned with the frequency of visits to be determined by the complexity of the nutritional program and size of the facility.
• Assesses the nutritional status of customers inclusive of lab value interpretation, consumption patterns, weight maintenance, food/drug interactions, dietary compliance, customer independence, and overall customer well-being.
• Performs assessments routinely on new admissions, monthly for customers at nutritional risk.
• Ensures appropriate documentation of nutritional assessment and recommended intervention in the customer chart and/or care plan; reviews the documentation of others regarding nutritional concerns and responds appropriately.
• Reviews diet orders and documentation of reason of change.
• Maintains two-way communication with center Administrator, Food Service Director, and Nursing Services.
• Addresses appropriate nutritional concerns with all members of the nutrition support team inclusive of the Food Service Director, Nursing Services, Speech Therapist and Occupational Therapist
• Gives diet instruction for residents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition preferred
• Registered Dietitian and hold Licensure in the state of PA is required
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for long-term care facilities and the food service industry.

#INDHAMPLEAD