Registered Dietitian providing resident-centered nutrition care in skilled nursing and long-term care settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess residents’ nutritional status and needs
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support overall resident outcomes
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and clinical standards
- Educate residents and families on nutrition recommendations and care plans
- Support menu planning, including texture-modified diets as needed
- Track and evaluate nutrition-related outcomes and adjust plans accordingly
Qualifications & Skills
- Registered Dietitian with knowledge of clinical nutrition in long-term care
- Strong assessment, care planning, and outcome-monitoring skills
- Excellent communication and education ability for residents and families
- Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
- Commitment to regulatory compliance and quality care