Regional Dietician

Dietitian Job Duties

• Reviewall new residents on admission to ensureadequate nutrition is offeredto meet nutrition needs.
• Reviewcurrent residents quarterly,annuallyand as needed.
• Reviewresidents for significant weight loss/gain
• Assessand reviewresidents for wounds that are caused by pressure, calculate energy needsand makeappropriate recommendationsto support wound healing and wound prevention.
• Attend Clinicallyat-Riskmeetings.
• Attend food committee meetingsasneeded.
• Complete section K of the MDS
• WriteNutritionPlan ofCare and update as needed.
• Conductroomvisits for observation of the resident and to obtainhabits relating to current nutrition practices.
• Meet with resident/family as needed to implementappropriatenutritioninterventions.
• Tour of Dietary Servicesas neededtoobservesanitary conditions.
• DinningRoom observations as neededtoidentifyancillary services thatmaybeneficialto the resident.
• Meal tray auditsmonthly and as neededto ensure foods are being servedat appropriatetemperatures,foods are palatableandforplate presentation.
• RD recommendationsfor MD approval.
• Communicatewith Nursing staff as needed for root cause analysis.