p>On the day-to-day, you will: • Conduct nutrition assessments to determine participant needs, preferences, and goals • Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans • Deliver and document nutrition interventions in accordance with physician orders or as agreed upon in participant care plans, including but not limited to implementing specific diets and providing nutrition counseling to participants and their families • Oversee menu planning and meal delivery programs to ensure that all safety and regulatory requirements are met, and that participants receive meals according to specified diets • Manage the nutrition staff, including hiring, training, overseeing, and mentoring • Guide the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner.
Job requirements include:
• Registered Dietitian with at least two (2) years of experience directing nutrition services in a healthcare setting • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification required • Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and IDT members • At least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.