Corporate Operations - Regional Registered Dietitian

Legacy Healthcare Management

Job Description

Title: Regional Registered Dietitian

Reports to: Vice President, Operations

Effective Date: 7/1/2017 Review Date: 8/16/2024

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian coordinates nutritional care of patients by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about patients. Provides guidance and collaborates with the Facility Dietary Managers in the provision of food and nutrition services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews menus meeting requirements for variety and rotation of menu items.

• Completes consults for at risk residents including but not limited to tube feeders, TPN, ESRD, diabetics, complex wounds, and develops plan of care.

• Monitors resident weights and participates in resident weight committees at each facility quarterly or more frequently.

• Participates in the QAPI Committee at each facility quarterly or more frequently.

• Monitors and reviews MDS assessments and care plans for at risk residents completed by facility staff.

• Monitors the assigned facility's compliance with food safety and sanitation practices monthly and provides feedback to NHA and Dietary Manager.

• Identifies opportunities for improvement in service and quality, works at the assigned facilities and corporate level to develop processes to enhance resident nutrition and satisfaction.

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations to assess patients’ nutritional needs

• Other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or other advanced degree in dietetics

• License or certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) by the state of Michigan

• Proficiency in conducting patient assessments and nutrition plans

• Minimum 1 year experience in a SNF, Assisted Living or CCRC preferred