Registered Dietitian - Pinnacle Dietary Global

Job Duties:

· Coordinate nutritional care of residents and patients by completing nutritional assessments.

· Participate in care planning meetings as required.

· Provide nutritional counseling and education for residents and family.

· Completes comprehensive assessments on patients as required.

· Provides dietary in-service training as required.

· Under PDPM, identify, document, and treat nutrition related diseases for improved outcomes.

· Meet DOH/state/federal and company standards.

· Perform duties independently without training or direction.

· Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Good decision making and judgment capabilities.

· Ability to identify and solve complex problems.

· Great communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

· High comfort level with enteral nutrition, wounds, weight management, Hemodialysis.

· Comfortable working in a healthcare facility.

· Familiarity with state survey process and compliance with nutrition care regulations.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health, or related field.

· Must possess Registered Dietitian licensure within the state of operations

· At least one year of experience in a long-term care setting

· Experience with MDS 3.0.

· Experience with electronic charting such as Point Click Care is a plus

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods standing and walking.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

***This is a part time position, 20 hours a week approximately***