Registered Dietitian Nursing Home Experience Required

Department: Food & Nutrition

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cedartown - GA

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 / year

Description

Registered Dietitian Full-time Day Shift Mon-Fri APPLY TODAY!

We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian with good interpersonal skills with a genuine interest in helping our elderly individuals at our Skilled Long-term Care facility located in Cedartown, Georgia.  
Registered Dietitian Position Overview:As the Registered Dietitian, you will oversee the nutritional well-being of our residents. Conduct nutrition assessments, identifying residents’ nutritional needs and creating effective diet plans.                   

Registered Dietitian Key Duties

• Assess and monitors the Resident’s nutritional status, provide recommendations to medical staff, and develop adequate care plans. 
• Evaluate the special needs of Residents regarding nutrition support, skin breakdown, and significant weight loss.
• Partner with the interdisciplinary team to review and adjust resident’s care plans.
• Work closely with Speech Pathologists to ensure appropriate mechanically altered diets are provided for residents with dysphagia.
• Perform other job-related duties as they become required. 

Registered Dietitian Qualifications

• One year of experience with Seniors as a Registered Dietitian in  Long-Term Care, Hospital or healthcare  setting, preferred.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Nutrition or Dietetics, or equivalent field. Completion of the accredited Dietetic Internship program. 
• Knowledge of Local, State and Federal regulations and the survey process.
• Certification and or Licensure State of Georgia. Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Licensed Nutritionist (LN) or ADA Registered Dietitian (RD). 

Registered Dietitian Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents!