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Regional Dietician
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$71,749 / year median in Indiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Dietitian Job Duties Review all new residents on admission to ensure adequate nutrition is offered to meet nutrition needs. Review current residents quarterly, annually and as needed. Review residents for significant weight loss/gain Assess and review residents for wounds that are caused by pressure, calculate energy needs and make appropriate recommendations to support wound healing and wound prevention. Attend Clinically at-Risk meetings. Attend food committee meetings as needed. Complete section K of the MDS Write Nutrition Plan of Care and update as needed. Conduct room visits for observation of the resident and to obtain habits relating to current nutrition practices. Meet with resident/family as needed to implement appropriate nutrition interventions. Tour of Dietary Services as needed to observe sanitary conditions. Dinning Room observations as needed to identify ancillary services that may beneficial to the resident. Meal tray audits monthly and as needed to ensure foods are being served at appropriate temperatures, foods are palatable and for plate presentation. RD recommendations for MD approval. Communicate with Nursing staff as needed for root cause analysis.