Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high-risk residents.
  
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
  
• Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed
  
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
  
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including those related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH).
  
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
  
• Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status.
  
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes as needed.
  
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
  
• Review and approve menu on a semi-annual basis to ensure it meets USDA guidelines
  
• Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed. 
  

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
  
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state)
  
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
  
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  
• Possesses the ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, develop and implement and monitor effective plans for improvement.
  
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
  
• Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations
  
• Competency in electronic charting systems