Registered Dietitian

*Job Overview* We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our skilled nursing team on a part-time basis. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing residents' nutritional needs, developing individualized nutrition care plans, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving resident health outcomes and enhancing quality of life through evidence-based nutrition services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions, quarterly reviews, annual assessments, and significant changes in condition.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized nutrition care plans.
• Monitor residents at nutritional risk, including those with weight changes, wounds, tube feeding requirements, dialysis, diabetes, and other complex medical conditions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and provide nutrition-related recommendations.
• Review and analyze weight reports, laboratory values, dietary intake, and hydration status.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary services, therapy, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to promote optimal resident outcomes.
• Evaluate nutritional interventions and modify care plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, staff, and caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and facility standards related to nutritional services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Document assessments, recommendations, and follow-up visits accurately and timely in the electronic health record.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure/certification as required.
• Experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and nutritional standards for long-term care.
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Durango, CO 81301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durango, CO 81301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person