Job description:

jennifer Byrd, RD and Associates is seeking a highly skilled Registered Dietitian (RD)* to provide comprehensive clinical and administrative services for our long-term care facilities. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest quality of nutritional care and regulatory compliance.

Position Details

Job Type:Full time
Setting: Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC)
Schedule: Monday to Friday with flexible schedule

Core Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will execute both direct patient care and facility oversight:

Clinical & Patient Care

Conduct thorough nutritional assessments for patients upon new admission, annually, and following any significant change of condition (status change).
Provide focused nutritional review and intervention for high-risk residents, including those with:
Pressure Injuries (Wound care management)
Patients receiving Enteral Feeding (Tube feeding management)
Patients on Dialysis
Provide ongoing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and patient counseling as required.

Administrative & Regulatory Oversight

Conduct monthly kitchen oversight to ensure sanitation, food safety, and compliance standards are met.
Develop and deliver engaging staff in-service training sessions on topics related to nutrition, dietary protocols, and best practices.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation (EHR) in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Mandatory Qualifications & Skills

Licensure: Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Experience: 1-2 years of clinical experience, specifically within a Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting are desired.
Skills: Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations for long-term care. though training is available.
Attributes: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient education and staff training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance

License/Certification:

Registered Dietitian (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Work Location: In person

Pay: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

are you a registered dietitian?

Work Location: In person

Jennifer Byrd, RD and Associates

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