Job Description

Job Description

Starting at $44 per hour
30-40 Hours/week | Starting ASAP for an ongoing duration with 30-day notice to end assignment
100 LTC facility
Travel or mileage maybe possible depending on location
Preferred schedule: 3 weekdays required (Mon - Fri) 

  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
• At least one year of long-term care dietitian experience OR heavy long-term care clinical internship rotations

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Current Maryland state license is required

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.

Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include:

• Premier pay rates
• Free continuing education
• Corporate liability insurance
• W2 employment status
• Work-life balance by choosing when and where you work
• Nutrition Care Manual access
• Opportunity to earn 401K and health insurance benefits based on employment duration

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 Sarah at srondinone@dietitiansondemand.com

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: 

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