Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | Day Shift
$80,000-$85,000 Annual Salary
Position Summary
Oversees and coordinates clinical nutrition services for residents in a skilled nursing facility.
Conducts nutrition assessments and develops individualized care plans.
Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations related to food service and clinical nutrition.
Promotes optimal resident health, healing, and quality of life through evidence-based nutrition care.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Nutrition Services
Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions, quarterly reviews, annual assessments, and significant change evaluations.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
Assess and manage residents at nutritional risk, including weight loss, tube feeding, wounds, renal disease, diabetes, and malnutrition.
Monitor and document resident weights, labs, intake trends, and nutritional status.
Recommend therapeutic diets and nutrition interventions as appropriate.
Provide nutrition counseling to residents and families.
Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with CMS, state regulations, and facility policies.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in state survey preparation and response.
Support Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Ensure dietary services meet sanitation and infection control standards.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team (IDT) conferences.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social services, and medical providers.
Provide education and in-service training to staff on nutrition-related topics.
Communicate diet changes and nutrition concerns to appropriate team members.
Food Service Oversight
Review and approve facility menus to ensure nutritional adequacy.
Evaluate therapeutic and modified texture diets for appropriateness.
Monitor meal service for quality, safety, and resident satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and dietary standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Active state licensure or certification as required.
Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
Knowledge of CMS regulations and MDS process preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of geriatric nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in long-term care.