Registered Dietitian (RD)

Overview Registered Dietitian (RD) NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY. Are you a Registered Dietitian (RD) ready to impact the life of patients in a Long Term Care and Rehab facility? St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their dynamic team. This 189-bed facility is looking for a hard working and energized Registered Dietitian (RD) to help manage the nutrition needs of their short term, long term, Palliative Care and feeding tube residents while proudly serving their diverse community health-care needs. Responsibilities Assess the nutritional needs of residents by completing the necessary clinical nutritional assessments Providing nutrition counseling and education for residents and family Working with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal care is provided to all residents Be knowledgeable of the Nutrition Care Process Possess the ability to creatively problem solve and work independently with minimal supervision Efficiently and effectively organize clinical nutrition and patient care responsibilities Rotating holidays and weekend work required Qualifications / Requirements Have excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups (physicians, nursing, ancillary staff, residents and family members) Strong verbal, written and communication skills Strong time management skills, be a self-starter and a team player Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Eligible (with DI Verification Statement) Comfortable with enteral nutrition Strong oral and written communication skills Familiarity with state survey process and compliance to nutrition care regulations a plus Salary: Up to $40 an hour an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr