Role: Provide clinical nutrition care to residents at a skilled nursing facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess residents’ nutritional status and develop individualized care plans.
- Plan and implement medical nutrition therapy tailored to each resident’s needs.
- Counsel residents on nutrition and dietary choices to promote health and recovery.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary care teams by integrating nutrition into overall care plans.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive resident care.
- Document assessments, interventions, and progress accurately and thoroughly.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.
- Excellent assessment and counseling skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.