Regional Dietician

Regional Dietician Envive Healthcare of Beech Grove - 2.7 Beech Grove, IN Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level MDS Weight loss Quality assurance audits Care plan development Wound care Clinical nutrition Dietetics Quality audits Root cause analysis Patient observation Full 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.