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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau

*Overview*
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in clinical nutrition, with experience in patient assessment, care planning, and dietary management across diverse settings. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, you will play a vital role in developing personalized nutrition strategies, providing expert guidance, and supporting patient health outcomes through evidence-based practices. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals well-being while working within a collaborative healthcare environment.

*Responsibilities*

* Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and identify specific dietary needs.
* Develop and implement individualized care plans that incorporate medical diagnoses, physiology knowledge, and nutritional requirements.
* Provide expert guidance on nutrition-related issues such as weight management, tube feeding, and long-term care nutrition strategies.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and ensure optimal patient outcomes in acute care, geriatrics, and hospital settings.
* Offer health coaching to empower patients with sustainable lifestyle modifications and nutritional education.
* Supervise dietetic staff and oversee dietary department operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
* Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems efficiently for documentation, diagnostic evaluation, and progress tracking.
* Stay current with advancements in dietetics, physiology, and clinical research to inform practice and improve service quality.

*Skills*

* Extensive knowledge of physiology, nutrition science, and dietetics principles applicable to diverse populations.
* Proven experience supervising dietetic teams and managing dietary services within healthcare facilities.
* Strong expertise in patient assessment techniques, care plan development, and diagnostic evaluation processes.
* Proficiency in managing tube feeding protocols and specialized nutrition support methods.
* Experience with weight loss programs, dietary interventions for geriatrics, and long-term care nutrition management.
* Familiarity with EMR systems for accurate documentation and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate with healthcare professionals. Join our team as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based nutritional care that enhances patient health outcomes across multiple clinical settings!

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Vacancy posted 12 hours ago
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