Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

The Orchards 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