What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at NATIONAL HEALTH- WHITE OAK GROUP?
Registered Dietitian
Join the White Oak Shelby family and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.
White Oak Shelby is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated Registered Dietitian (RD) to support the nutritional health and well-being of our residents. This position plays a key role in developing individualized nutrition care plans, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting quality dietary services throughout the facility.
If you are passionate about resident-centered care and enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, we would love to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and monitoring the nutritional care of residents while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility guidelines. This position also supports quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and dietary operations as needed.
Schedule
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Monday-Friday (80 hours bi-weekly)
Responsibilities
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Complete initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments and documentation
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Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
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Collaborate with nursing, therapy, administration, and the corporate dietary consultant to support optimal resident outcomes
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Participate in care plan meetings, Medicare meetings, wound and weight meetings, infection control meetings, and other interdisciplinary committees
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Provide nutrition-related education and in-services to dietary and facility staff
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Assist with menu planning, food service quality assurance, and policy development
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Conduct quality improvement audits and implement corrective action plans as needed
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Maintain current knowledge of nutrition research, regulations, and food service best practices
Qualifications
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Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university
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Registered Dietitian (RD) active license in good standing
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Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
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Knowledge of long-term care regulations and nutritional standards
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Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
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Basic computer and documentation skills required
Why Join White Oak of Shelby?
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Supportive team environment
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Opportunity to make a direct impact on resident quality of life
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Professional growth and continuing education opportunities
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Meaningful work in a resident-focused healthcare setting
White Oak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
White Oak Shelby is a tobacco free facility
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