Registered Dietitian - Regional - BRP Health Management Systems, Inc.

Hello, Cascades Healthcare manages five nursing homes in Nampa and The Magic Valley. We are searching for a terrific Registered Dietitian to provide training & support on a regional basis.

In this role you will regularly visit our Idaho nursing homes in Buhl, Burley, Kimberly, Nampa, and Shoshone, to educate & train the on-site Dietary Managers and members of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Areas of Responsibility:

Train & educate our on-site team members (Dietary Managers & IDT) to:

• Coordinate all phases of nutrition care and foodservice in skilled care
• Assess the nutrition status of residents, identify nutrition concerns, develop and implement nutrition plans of care for residents at risk
• Properly monitor patient diets
• Provide education and counseling to patients and family members as needed
• Constantly remain current on regulations impacting food handling
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling
• Communicate pertinent information to physicians & Interdisciplinary Team members based on information gathered from evals/assessments
• Update physicians/IDT members as goals of care plans change
• Conduct written and informal resident surveys concerning menus and meal service
• Properly document activities and report to management as required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a Registered Dietitian, Idaho licensed
• Must have significant experience with therapeutic diets
• Must enjoy working with the elderly, as well as more diverse populations
• Minimum three years' experience as a Registered Dietitian
• One year of geriatric/long-term care experience is preferred but not required
• Must be a great communicator and teacher/trainer
• Knowledge of the regulations and procedures of Idaho State relating to healthcare and long-term care facilities
• Some prior kitchen experience working with dietary managers
• Experience with budgeting and ordering
• Self-starter with good communication, leadership and administrative skills.
• Team player