Regional Registered Dietitian - PRN

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Care Initiatives is the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. As a non-profit organization, we have proudly been investing millions of dollars into the communities we serve since 1989. Care Initiatives serves roughly 2800 Iowans through skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and hospice locations. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life’s transitions. “Always Learn” is one of our Core Values. We want you to learn and grow with us. Apply today to start your exciting new career with us!

Care Initiatives is actively seeking to add a PRN Regional Registered Dietitian to our team.

This position will report to the Director of Hospitality Operations. Ideal candidates are independent, self-directed, engaged team players with exceptional leadership skills. The consultant RD will provide excellent nutrition care to our skilled nursing facilities in a defined region. This is a PRN role that will work closely with our Regional Dietitian team to cover when a team member is out or if there is additional need for support. 

The hours of service will be commensurate with the needs of each facility as determined by the Director of Hospitality Operations and the facility.

Operational Duties:

• Mentoring the Certified Dietary Manager and working collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Evaluate the dietary department and the food service for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Conduct kitchen sanitation audits and staff in-service for foodservice workers and nursing staff as appropriate
• Leadership and participation with the weekly weight & wound meetings. Identify interventions and provide follow up.
• Maintain clear communication with administrative team, the IDT members and the Director of Hospitality Operations via verbal and written techniques.
• Provide on-site support during annual survey.

Clinical Duties:

• Responsible for performing medical nutrition therapy to facility residents, monitor nutritional status, and make recommendations to improve resident nutritional status.
• Screening and nutrition evaluation of all residents upon admission, quarterly, annually and as needed based on nutritional risk factors.
• Participates in the development of resident centered care plans
• Monthly monitoring of high-risk residents including enteral or parenteral nutrition, dialysis, weight and skin issues along with any other nutrition related concerns.
• Obtains necessary information from the medical record to determine patient’s nutritional status; develops nutritional care plans.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family. Provides nutritional teaching and counseling to patient/family in making desired changes in eating habits. Assesses patient’s ability to learn.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in course work approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian required
• Current Iowa Dietetic License
• Previous experience in long-term care / skilled nursing setting - preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care Process, and charting methods for electronic medical records preferred.
• Knowledge of regulations for such as CMS, Department of Health, etc.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Plans
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• New Unlimited Vacation Package
• Company cell phone and laptop computer
• Competitive salary

Are you ready to join us as an integral member of our positive regional team environment? Apply today!

Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.

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