Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Starting at $45 per hour

16 Hours / week | Starting ASAP for a 3-month duration

135-bed LTC facility

LTC experience preferred

Mondays and Thursdays preferred

Clinical duties only

Located in the vibrant college town of Lawrence, Kansas, this city offers a lively arts scene, beautiful outdoor parks, and delicious food festivals that make every visit fun and memorable. Plus, you'll enjoy exploring local breweries, live music events, and charming downtown streets filled with unique shops and cozy coffee spots!

Key Duties

• Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Develop a plan of care that identifies the nutrition problems / needs of the resident and goals to be accomplished for each problem / need identified
• Represent the nutrition department at interdisciplinary meetings, such as daily standup, wound and weight, QAPI, MDS and care plan meetings
• Experience with electronic charting and the Nutrition Care Process
• Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet order and recommend diet changes as appropriate to improve resident’s nutritional status
• Understanding of the State and Federal Regulations associated with the industry
• Thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0 Section K and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information

Required Licenses / Certifications

If you’re looking for better work-life balance , consider consulting. Our team of recruiters expertly match dietitians to opportunities that best suit their abilities and schedule. Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team, and we pay you accordingly. This is a contracted temporary position where you’ll work for Dietitians On Demand at one of our client sites.

We review applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply. Opportunities are filled as soon as the right consultant dietitian is identified, and early applications are strongly encouraged.

Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include :

Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to : phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.

Interested? Apply online or contact Emily at eadkisson@dietitiansondemand.com or (804) 660-8350

If this position isn’t a good fit for you but may be for a colleague, refer them ! You’ll qualify for a referral bonus :

Please note that the advertised pay rates are subject to market fluctuations, candidate availability, and individual qualifications. The final compensation offered may vary based on these factors.