Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Dietitian to join Endura Healthcare, a subsidiary of Ensign Services in Colorado Springs, CO at Medallion Post Acute. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment, have experience doing comprehensive nutritional assessments, assessing for malnutrition, completing MDS/care plans, participating in care conferences, enteral nutrition, and frequent monitoring of high risk patients. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and will work well as part of the interdisciplinary team.

The RD is integral to the success of the entire Food & Nutrition Department. The ideal candidate will work closely with the dietary director and not hesitate to check in with the kitchen, conduct sanitation audits, etc. The RD will also participate in QA meetings for the facility, often representing the Food & Nutrition department.

We offer a local support from sister buildings (we help cover your time-off!), and give you the freedom to make decisions that are best for your residents and facility.

This role requires a strong understanding of nutrition science, patient assessment, and the ability to create effective care plans tailored to individual needs.

Responsibilities

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses patient's nutritional status and needs (admission assessments, significant changes, quarterly and annual assessments)
• Develops and implements patient care plans and assesses patient responses
• Frequent monitoring of high risk patients: Enteral nutrition, TPN, pressure ulcers, dialysis, significant weight changes
• Participation in the MDS process, the interdisciplinary plan of care, and documentation of nutritional care plan in the medical record
• Screen and treat malnutrition and at-risk for malnutrition
• Lead and participate in Nutrition-at-Risk meetings weekly
• Provide nutrition education for patients and families
• Involvement in care conference meetings
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and other healthcare team members/departments to determine, coordinate, and provide medical nutrition therapy
• Develop, modify or approve and make requested changes to facility menu
• Support the dietary director in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations
• Meal observations
• Functions as a preceptor in support of dietetic interns on occasion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is required.
• Experience in LTC/SNF is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in developing care plans.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Join us in making a positive impact on our patients' lives through effective nutritional strategies!

Our Core Values: Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, & Ownership

https://ensignservices.net/

Job Types: Part-time, PRN

Pay: From $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

• Dietetics
• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian Credential (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80909: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34