Pediatric Registered Dietitian In Person

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD) – In Person

We are seeking a Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD) for a skilled nursing facility serving residents from 4 months old through adulthood . This is an in-person position .

Responsibilities:

• Nutrition assessments and care planning

• Monitor growth, intake, and tolerance

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team

• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance

At our facility, we maintain the highest standard of care and service for residents, families, and our valued employees. We are teamwork oriented and offer a professional working environment. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community and to maximize patient outcomes. We treat residents, family members, and employees with respect, dignity, and compassion. We work to maintain the highest standards of care.

Benefits to working at our facility:

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401K retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Referral bonus

• Service awards

Responsibilities as a Registered Dietician:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide high quality nutritional care to all residents. Other responsibilities include:

• New and re-admission assessments as assigned; quarterlies, annuals, and significant change assessments; monitoring and documenting weights and weight loss, pressure ulcers and wound documentation; monitoring Hemodialysis residents; monitoring residents on enteral feeding

• Completion of MDS 

• Updating care plans and attending care plan meetings  

• Updating meal/snack preferences, entering diets, and assisting with menu review with residents as needed 

• Conducting meal rounds and audits as assigned  

• Providing nutrition education and counseling to residents and families 

• Attending morning report as needed 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills – ongoing communication with the MD, NPs, nursing, and interdisciplinary team

• Perform related duties as required 

Requirements for a Registered Dietician:

• Must have an active Registered Dietician license in the state of NJ

• Pediatric experience preferred

• Knowledge of EMR Point Click Care a plus 

• Knowledge of Meal Tracker a plus 

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions

• Must be knowledgeable of departmental practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nutritional services in a long-term care facility

• Our facility provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.