Registered Dietitian: Senior Care Nutrition & MDS Expert

WeCare at Heritage; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Same Day Pay

EAP

401k

Job summary

WeCare Centers at Heritage Care Center in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to ensure optimal nutrition care for residents in our skilled nursing facility.

The Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy, conducts assessments, develops and updates care plans, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support patient well-being.

Proficiency with DOH rules, MDS and EMR documentation is required; ServSafe is preferred but not required; competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Skilled Nursing Homes or LTC facilities.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian.
• Knowledgeable with State and Federal DOH rules and regulations for Skilled Nursing Homes
• Expertise in performing Nutritional Assessments.
• Expertise in creating and modifying Nutritional Care Plans
• Familiar with MDS, EMR software for Clinical Documentation
• Excellent communication skills
• ServSafe certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy including nutrition assessment, diet modification, nutrition education, and intervention for the patient population
• Follows all guidelines as outlined within the Company Diet Manual and the Clinical Nutrition Policies & Procedures Manual
• Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPPA regulations, and patient rights policies
• Participates in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs
• Will assist Dietary Manager in all operations of the dietary department as needed

Skills

Nutrition therapy

Assessment

Education

Intervention

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Registered Dietitian certification

Tools

EMR software

MDS support

Job description

WeCare Centers at Heritage Care Center in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to ensure optimal nutrition care for residents in our skilled nursing facility.

The Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy, conducts assessments, develops and updates care plans, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support patient well-being.

Proficiency with DOH rules, MDS and EMR documentation is required; ServSafe is preferred but not required; competitive benefits offered.