Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dietitian

LONG-TERM CARE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

The Orchards at Canterbury on the Lake, located in Waterford Twp, MI is currently seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team.

Registered Dietitian Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for residents

• Assess residents’ nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and current health status

• Monitor residents for significant weight changes, nutritional risks, and changes in condition

• Recommend appropriate therapeutic diets, supplements, and nutrition interventions

• Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings

• Complete required nutrition documentation and assessments accurately and timely

• Collaborate with nursing, dietary staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team

• Review menus and meal service to ensure residents’ nutritional and therapeutic dietary needs are met

• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff as appropriate

• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and facility requirements related to nutrition and dietary services

Registered Dietitian Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

• Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and clinical nutrition

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Ability to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of a diverse resident population

Registered Dietitian Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

• 401K

• Tuition Reimbursement