Dietician - Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation : Job Details

A Great Place to Work

National Health Care Associates is proud to welcome the Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation to our affiliate family!

We think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and those that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And as National grows with the acquisition of Shady Knoll, you will experience real career growth in an environment where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated.

We invite you to join our newest team at the Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation!

What You'll Do:

As a Dietician, you will evaluate the nutritional status and implement nutrition care plans for our residents. Your expertise will guide our culinary team in providing balanced and wholesome meals that support the health and vitality of those in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents
• Develop and ensure the implementation of individualized nutrition care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure nutritional adequacy and compliance to federal, state and local regulations
• Assist food service director in managing costs, overseeing food preparation and service, and developing department staffing plans
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutritional requirements and healthy eating habits
• Monitor and evaluate residents' nutritional status and make necessary adjustments to care plans

If you are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through nutrition, join our team as a Dietician. Make a real difference in people's lives through the power of nutrition in an environment where compassion, care, and your expertise come together.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Shady Knoll family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Improved health insurance and retirement benefits including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Support for professional growth and development
• A collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Dietician include:

• Valid state license or license eligibility
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition or related field
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Previous experience in long-term care setting preferred
• Strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care Interest in the nutrition and health care needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.