Licensed Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

Are you a dedicated nutritional professional looking to make a meaningful, positive impact on the health and happiness of seniors? We are seeking a compassionate and driven Licensed Dietitian to join our premier care community. In this essential role, you will be the driving force behind our residents' nutritional well-being, crafting personalized care plans that blend clinical excellence with the joy of dining. You will work closely with a supportive care team to ensure that appetizing, nutritious meals and supplements are served in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. If you want to utilize your expertise in a role that celebrates resident independence, choice, and dignity while enjoying an incredible work-life balance, we would love to welcome you to our team!

• Nutritional Assessment & Care: Evaluate individual resident nutritional needs and meticulously document the specialized nutritional care provided, ensuring alignment with physician orders and care plans.

• Menu & Quality Oversight: Oversee the planning, preparation, and service of nutritious, appetizing meals, snacks, and supplements, ensuring they are presented in a pleasant, uplifting dining atmosphere.

• Resident Advocacy & Choice: Empower residents by providing opportunities for independence and food choices that respect their personal preferences and individualized care goals.

• Collaborative Communication: Actively receive and share essential clinical information, observing and reporting resident conditions to the appropriate healthcare and kitchen staff.

• Privacy & Safety Excellence: Maintain strict resident privacy and confidentiality at all times. Follow all community infection control procedures, OSHA standards, and CDC guidelines during food service, resident assistance, and cleaning.

• Compliance & Integrity: Uphold all applicable state/federal regulations and company policies, successfully fulfilling all duties within your professional scope of practice.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: Successful completion of an accredited college or university program in dietetics or nutrition.

• Licensure & Registration: Active registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association) and/or valid state licensure as a Dietitian.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Licensed Dietitian.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate, read, and write in English.

• Mathematical Aptitude: Strong ability to measure, calculate, and comprehend nutritional values and ingredient quantities.

• Physical Resilience: Ability to maintain a stationary position, move about the facility effectively, and occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.

• Specialized Experience: Prior experience working in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or senior living environment is preferred.

• Work Type: Contract Clinician (Offering highly desirable schedule options of 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, with no weekends required).

• Work Setting: Fully in-facility position providing a strong, supportive presence.

• Location: Mandan, ND

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