• Responsible for the assessment and planning of the nutritional care of the residents in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, policies and procedures, and in coordination with the Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager to ensure that qualify food service and nutritional care is provided to the residents.
• Maintains clinical nutrition documentation for residents in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regulations. Ensures that all assessments and progress notes documented in the medical records are accurate, informative, and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident's response to the plan of care. Ensures all documentation is completed within the required timeframes and in accordance with Nursing Center policy and procedure, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care; attends meetings/conferences to discuss the clinical care of the resident; and communicates resident concerns and response to interventions to interdisciplinary team members and direct care staff.

As a Registered Dietician - SAU, you will have:

* Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.

* Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. License or certification as mandated by the state in which employed.

* ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred.

* Experience in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition preferred

If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here.