Registered Dietitian

Overview

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Dan, our dedicated Dining Director has been at Brookdale for over a decade! Dan's creative themed meals have earned him numerous awards, with his famous chili being a highlight in the Kansas City market.

Dan truly values resident feedback, hosting weekly menu chats to ensure their preferences are reflected in our offerings.

Additionally, he showcases family and resident recipes like Mary's magical meatloaf on our menu, adding a personal touch to our dining experience.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Dietician to join our exceptional team. If you're ready for a collaborative partnership, come be a part of our success story!

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck;

you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to :

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents.

Ensures diet plan is consistent with regional direction.

Consults with residents to evaluate nutritional needs; assesses nutritional needs by using assessment tools; in conjunction with the resident, develops a nutrition care plan;

makes appropriate referrals to other care providers; conducts follow-up visits to monitor resident progress.

Documents care information; participates in case conferences to discuss resident’s strengths and needs with team members;

consults with team members regarding residents; review records to determine client progress and makes modifications to the diet plan.

• Clinically supervises residents with high risk conditions such as diabetes, obesity, etc.
• Identifies the need for and develops nutritional education materials and tool to assist residents; conducts staff training related to nutrition;
• Attends conferences, meetings and educational programs to maintain currency in the field of nutrition.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition Science or a related field and two years of experience in nutritional counseling.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements Must be currently licensed as a Registered Dietician. Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.

Management / Decision Making Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.

Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition including the nutritional problems of a variety of age, cultural, social and economic groups;

principles of program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift : Up to 5 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Requires Travel : Occasionally
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$52,630.00 - $65,792.00 / year