Registered Dietitian - The Pearl at Kruse Way

Registered Dietitian (RD)

PRN

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•  Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 


• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


• Generous employee referral bonus program.


• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Responsibilities:

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized nutritional care plans for residents within time frames set by state regulations and facility policies.


• Perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Examinations and nutrition interviews


• Develop and/or evaluate enteral and parenteral nutrition prescriptions, making recommendations as needed.


• Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and adjust as clinically indicated to support outcome goals.


•  Monitor, evaluate, and document in the medical records of residents referred. Resident referred means residents who have been identified as being at risk of malnutrition or other nutritional problems, such as unintentional weight loss, poor food intake, or medical conditions that affect nutrient absorption. 


• Participate in facility Nutrition at Risk (NAR) meetings to assess higher-risk individuals requiring regular interdisciplinary team evaluation.


• Participate in various meetings and committees as appointed.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.