Senior Care Dietitian (RD/RDN) for Skilled Nursing

Cameron Nursing Center; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Cameron Nursing Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join our interdisciplinary team at our skilled nursing facility. You will assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure high-quality dietetic services.

In this full-time role, you will ensure compliance with CMS/state regulations, participate in care planning, and provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff, contributing to improved quality

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian credential (CDR)
• Licensed Dietitian in Missouri or eligible for licensure
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition and medical nutrition therapy
• Strong organizational and communication abilities
• Basic computer skills and EMR experience
• Ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions and ongoing resident care
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Interview residents to determine food preferences and update dietary profiles
• Monitor nutritional status, weight, hydration, and swallowing concerns
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and therapy staff to optimize outcomes
• Recommend therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions per orders
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition
• Participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure CMS/state/federal dietary regulations compliance
• Review meal service quality and resident satisfaction
• Assist with regulatory surveys and corrective actions as needed
• Document accurately in the EMR

Skills

RD/RDN credential

Missouri licensure

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Clinical nutrition

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

EMR proficiency

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Cameron Nursing Center is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join our interdisciplinary team at our skilled nursing facility. You will assess residents’ nutritional needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure high-quality dietetic services.

In this full-time role, you will ensure compliance with CMS/state regulations, participate in care planning, and provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff, contributing to improved quality