Registered Dietitian

The primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information about residents, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare’s established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information about residents; Complete nutritional assessment, MDS, CAA's and care plans; Complete progress notes; Assess and complete required documentation on residents nutritionally at risk; Visit residents routinely to determine effectiveness of interventions and update food preferences and evaluate food intake; Promote and assist in implementation of liberalized diets; Follow house supplement procedure recommending enhanced foods before supplements; Evaluate effectiveness of supplements; Review weight records and communicate variances to interdisciplinary team; Make enteral feeding recommendations; Evaluate and monitor TPN; Ensure timely follow-up on physician recommendations; Communicate resident nutrition and hydration relevant changes in condition; Use current standards of dietetic practice; Serve as Dining Room Coordinator, Dining Room Monitor as required; Oversee and ensure accuracy of nutritional reviews done by the Dietetic Technician and Food Service Director

Requirements

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; licensed by the state where he/she practices, if appropriate; Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening

Nice to have

At least one year experience in long term care

Benefits

Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included); Advanced Pay - get paid when YOU want; 401k with Company Match; Generous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time; Tuition Reimbursement; Life Insurance & Disability Coverage; Uniforms Provided & Perks Programs; Shift Differentials depending on location, position & shift