Registered Dietitian
Lord Chamberlain is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our dynamic team of professionals!
We serve patients in long term, short-term or sub-acute (rehabilitation) settings.
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian License (Required)
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Functions
- 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 requirements.
- 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.
- Reports all accidents and incidents observed during the shift.
- Actively collects, reviews and assesses anthropometric data, biochemical parameters (e.g., sodium, potassium, albumin, blood urea nitrogen), past and current medical and social history, and food intake to assess nutrition and nutrition education needs of patients.
- Identifies the 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 nutritional 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 products within the facility formulary to meet 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 Registered Dietitian:
- Must have effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Must be creative and have good observational and analytical skills.
Education Requirements:
- Minimal requirements are a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a related field.
- One year of appropriate clinical experience.
What We Offer:
Our facility offers its staff 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 talents.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Generous PTO package.
- Health/Dental Benefits.
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