Temp Registered Dietitian - Long-Term Care Nutrition Pro

Apple-Reha; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career development

4 weeks paid time off

7 paid holidays

Health insurance benefits

Short & long-term disability coverage

Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance coverage

401K retirement program

Longevity credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care in a long-term care setting. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, directing dietary practices, and collaborating with Dietary Managers, Nursing, and Administrators.

Responsibilities include monitoring resident weights and intake, participating in weekly At Risk meetings, and recommending dietary adjustments as needed. This is a full-time temporary position with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with clinical and production experience in long term care.
• Certified by the State of Connecticut as a CD-N.
• Current knowledge of dietary practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines as they apply to long term care.
• Effective communication skills; oral and written.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Must demonstrate cooperation; team player approach.
• Must demonstrate patience, tact, enthusiasm, positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license with vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nutritional care for residents in the facility.
• Ensures compliance with Food Service regulations and standards of practice.
• Offers counsel and/or directives to Dietary Managers, Nursing, or Administrators as needed.
• Participates in weekly “At Risk” meetings and monitors weights and nutrition intake.
• Makes recommendations regarding resident diets and supplementary needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Patience

Enthusiasm

Positive attitude

Driver's license

Education

CD-N certification

Job description

Apple Rehab is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional care in a long-term care setting. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, directing dietary practices, and collaborating with Dietary Managers, Nursing, and Administrators.

Responsibilities include monitoring resident weights and intake, participating in weekly At Risk meetings, and recommending dietary adjustments as needed. This is a full-time temporary position with potential for permanency.