Position: Regional Registered Dietitian (relocation package available when applicable)
Status: FT
Location: Paonia, CO and Glenwood Springs, CO (Hybrid remote & in person)
Facilities: Paonia Care and Rehabilitation & Glenwood Springs Healthcare
We are currently seeking a talented, hardworking, and skillful Regional Registered Dietician (RD) that has a passion for healthcare to join the dedicated leadership team. This position has oversight of two locations and will need to travel between the two along with remote depending on each facilities needs.
Job Summary
- Developing nutritionally balanced menus that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents with various health conditions.
- Conducting nutrition assessments for residents to determine their individual dietary requirements and any special needs.
- Providing training and education to kitchen staff, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on nutrition guidelines, special diets, and food safety practices.
- Ensuring that staff are knowledgeable about dietary restrictions and requirements for residents.
- Consulting with healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, to coordinate care plans that integrate nutritional needs into overall treatment goals.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to assess and address the nutritional status of residents and provide recommendations for dietary interventions.
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding dietary services in healthcare facilities.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutritional care outcomes for residents, such as monitoring food service operations and implementing changes as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD) certification - REQUIRED
- Experience in developing and implementing care plans
Equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Paonia, CO 81428 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Paonia, CO 81428