*Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is actively seeking Dietitian to join our dynamic team of professionals!*
*Duties and Responsibilities for a Dietitian* *include but are not limited to the following:*
* Accurately and appropriately determines the nutritional status of residents through completion of nutritional assessments based on facility policies and in accordance with time frames outlined in facility policies. Completes all RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) requirements as per facility policies.
* Appropriately determines the nutritional and hydration risk level of residents.
* Assesses the adequacy of calorie, macronutrient, and fluid intake within facility guidelines.
* Determines nutrient requirements based on department criteria.
Actively collects, reviews and assesses anthropometric data, biochemical parameters (eg, sodium, potassium, albumin, blood urea nitrogen), past and current medical and social history and food intake to determine the nutritional needs of residents. \* Collaborates with the resident and/or family member, and health care team to assess nutrition and nutrition education needs of patients.
* Identifies need for nutrition supplementation for residents.
* Reviews, collects, inputs in computer, and assesses monthly and/or weekly weight data.
* Includes religious, cultural, and ethnic factors, as well as residents’ wishes, when completing nutrition assessments.
* Develops meaningful and individualized nutritional interventions based on the assessed needs of the residents and documents in the care plans.
* Provides timely follow-up monitoring and evaluation of residents identified to be at nutrition risk.
* Identifies appropriate tube feeding formula product within the facility formulary to meet the resident requirements.
* Develops appropriate interventions to maintain or improve the nutritional status of the resident.
* Continuously monitors and evaluates the nutrition care and outcomes of residents.
*Qualifications of a Dietitian* :
* Must have effective communication skills, both verbal and written
* Must be creative and have good observations and analytical skills
*Education Requirements for a Dietitian* *:*
* Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related degree.
* One year of appropriate clinical experience
*What we offer:*
Our facilities offer its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are a company you can be proud of, where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
* *Salary commensurate with experience*
* *Generous PTO package*
* *Health/Dental Benefits*
* *Employee of the month*
*About Us:*
We serve patients in long-term, short-term or sub-acute (rehabilitation) settings. Our recently renovated facility's boasts a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center and offers bright, modern and comfortable home-like settings. Our professional staff of excellent primary care physicians, caring nurses, skilled clinicians and dedicated team of employees implement the latest interventions and treatments.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Health insurance
Medical specialties:
* Geriatrics
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Following CDC guidelines
Application Question(s):
* Have to be fully boosted
License/Certification:
* Registered Dietitian License (Required)
Work Location: One location
We are EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
Healthcare setting:
* Skilled nursing facility
Medical specialties:
* Geriatrics
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
* Registered Dietitian License (Required)
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