Regional Registered Dietitian

Care Initiatives is now hiring a Regional Registered Dietitian to join our team. As the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, Care Initiatives has over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, nine (9) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

The Regional Registered Dietitian will provide excellent nutrition care to our skilled nursing facilities in a defined region. This role that will work closely with the entire Regional Dietitian team to cover when a team member is out or if there is additional need for support. Ideal candidates are independent, self-directed, engaged team players with exceptional leadership skills.

What will a Regional Registered Dietitian do? Here are some key responsibilities

• Mentoring the Certified Dietary Manager and working collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Evaluate the dietary department and the food service for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Conduct kitchen sanitation audits and staff in-service for foodservice workers and nursing staff as appropriate
• Leadership and participation with the weekly weight & wound meetings. Identify interventions and provide follow up.
• Maintain clear communication with administrative team, the IDT members and the Director of Hospitality Operations via verbal and written techniques.
• Provide on-site support during annual survey.

Here are some clinical duties:

• Responsible for performing medical nutrition therapy to facility residents, monitor nutritional status, and make recommendations to improve resident nutritional status.
• Screening and nutrition evaluation of all residents upon admission, quarterly, annually and as needed based on nutritional risk factors.
• Participates in the development of resident centered care plans
• Monthly monitoring of high-risk residents including enteral or parenteral nutrition, dialysis, weight and skin issues along with any other nutrition related concerns.
• Obtains necessary information from the medical record to determine patient’s nutritional status; develops nutritional care plans.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family. Provides nutritional teaching and counseling to patient/family in making desired changes in eating habits. Assesses patient’s ability to learn.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian required
• Current Iowa Dietetic License
• Previous experience in long-term care / skilled nursing setting - preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process, and charting methods for electronic medical records preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations for such as CMS, Department of Health, etc.

Why Choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons:

• Unlimited vacation time.
• Robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• On-demand pay... and more!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.