Dietitian Osseo

Dietitian Osseo

Dietitian Osseo

Position Summary

The Dietitian provides nutrition services to residents living in a long-term care setting and works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide patient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient-focused medical goals and objectives. Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating of the patient's progress. The Clinical Dietitian uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP/SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and as available, evidence-based practice protocols/nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s).

Responsibilities

• Clinical Nutrition Expertise & Professional Skills

Apply the full Nutrition Care Process and medical nutrition therapy for geriatric residents using strong clinical judgment, counseling skills, cultural competence, critical thinking, and effective written and verbal communication.

• Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment

Conduct and document thorough nutrition assessments, complete MDS requirements, evaluate medical, psychosocial, functional, and behavioral factors, supervise data collection, and identify nutrition-related risks requiring intervention or referral.

• Nutrition Diagnosis & Care Planning

Analyze assessment data to identify and prioritize nutrition diagnoses, document PES statements, and develop evidence-based, individualized nutrition care plans tailored to resident safety, needs, and preferences.

• Nutrition Intervention & Education

Implement nutrition interventions, provide resident and family education and counseling, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, delegate appropriately, and adjust plans based on resident response and treatment goals.

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Monitor outcomes through meal observations, progress tracking, and outcome measures; communicate with physicians and care teams; document care accurately; support discharge planning; and serve as a nutrition resource to staff, residents, and families.

• Compliance, Quality Improvement & Facility Support

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, state regulations, and accreditation standards; promote a positive, inclusive workplace; assist with surveys, audits, student education, and operational support to enhance quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association.

• Must be registration eligible and licensed within 1 year of employment.

• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community 1-2 years preferred