Job Summary
The role involves delivering clinical nutrition assessments and recommendations, updating care plans, monitoring residents, and providing nutritional education within long-term care and rehabilitation facilities. This position requires active collaboration with care teams and contributes to care planning efforts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical nutrition assessments for residents.
- Update care plans and monitor the nutritional status of residents.
- Provide nutrition education tailored to individual resident needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Participate in care planning processes.
- Perform audits related to food safety and nutrition quality.
- Address any concerns regarding residents’ nutrition.
- Submit detailed visit summaries and invoices for services rendered.
Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Valid Arizona state license to practice nutrition.
- Professional liability insurance must be maintained.
- Reliable transportation is required for travel to different facilities.
- Ability to function as an independent contractor.
