Southview is a looking for a Part-Time Registered Dietitian to join the team!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee clinical nutrition services including nutrition assessment for residents of the facility and providing nutrition-related advice and counseling to residents and families.
• Develops, revises and individualizes nutrition care plans based on information from the resident, medical record, family and health care team members.
• Assist in planning regular and therapeutic diets and menus.
• Collaborate effectively with other direct care staff and practitioners to assess and address resident nutritional concerns
• Assist the Director of Dietary in reviewing and maintaining appropriate quality of meal preparation and meal service programs
• Advises Director of Dietary and administration on resident care and food service matters.
• Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies and adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and resident rights policies.
• Participates in facility-wide and departmental Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Programs.
• Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as requested.

Requirements:

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Licensed by the Minnesota Licensing Board
• Minimum of one (1) year of long term care and/or senior living community experience preferred.

A successful background as a dietitian for geriatric patients/clients is essential to success in this role. Candidates must be ADA-registered dieticians with a bachelor’s degree and coursework in food, nutrition and dietetics. A Master’s degree is preferred, but not required. Previous food service experience in health care is preferred.