Registered Dietitan

The Registered Dietitian will create nutrition plans to improve the health and physical conditions of seniors.  Their main duties include analyzing seniors’ health status, goals and dietary restrictions, tracking seniors’ dietary intake and progress, and educating the seniors on how to maintain a balanced diet.

Skills & Abilities:

·         Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.

·         A keen understanding of nutrition as it applies to legal scope and standards.

·         A sincerity of interest in the health of seniors.

·         Demonstrating impeccable analytical skills when assessing senior nutrition.

·         Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks independently.

·         Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse teams.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Build meal plans that follow the seniors’ dietary restrictions and improve their health.

·         Work closely with seniors to understand their dietary needs, preferences and goals.

·         Continuously monitor the seniors’ progress and update their nutrition plans accordingly.

·         Conduct regular research to stay informed on the latest food and health updates.

·         Design new seniors’ diets and delivery methods.

·         Develop solutions for any challenges that malnourishment poses.

·         Keep track of what has or hasn’t worked for a senior, this critical to providing proper meal plans.

·         Educate seniors on the importance of cleanliness of their preparation, utensils, and cooking space.

·         Maintain accurate and detailed documentation regarding each senior in the program.

·         Home visits may be necessary to ensure a senior understands the importance of their nutrition.

Requirements:

·         A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or an equivalent major course of study.

·         Passed the registration examination for dietitians.

·         Excellent oral and written English skills are required.  Fluent Bilingual abilities are beneficial.

·         The ability to pass a Nebraska State Patrol criminal background check.

·         A valid driver’s license is required.

·         Experience working with multicultural seniors is preferred.

·         The ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, for a long period of time, or lift up to 45 lbs.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Salary Range $ 68,000 to $72,000 exempt position.  

Benefits: 

Full-time employees receive the following benefit package:

• Health Insurance Supplement in Lieu of a health plan for $3000 annually.

• Dental, Vision, and Life/AD&D through Principal Group.

• Paid Time Off accrual based on years of service.

• Maternity/Paternity Leave.

• 5 days of Bereavement Leave for immediate family members.

• 403(b) Retirement Plan matched after 12 months of service.

• 11 paid Holidays, 1 paid Birthday Holiday, and 4 Mental Health days per year. A total of 16 paid days off per year.