Registered Dietician

Job Details: Job Location: Center at Waterfront

• WICHITA, KS, Salary Range: $83000.00 - $85000.00Salary, About Us: The Center at Waterfront is a leading skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and promoting optimal recovery for our residents and patients. We believe in a holistic approach to health, with nutrition playing a critical role.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team. The RD will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical nutrition therapy and nutritional care services to our residents and patients in a skilled nursing and post-acute setting. This role is crucial in optimizing health outcomes, supporting recovery, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough nutritional assessments, including MDS assessments, for new admissions and ongoing residents. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized medical nutrition therapy plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, and preferences. Monitor and document patient nutritional status, weight changes, and dietary intake.

Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff as needed. Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutritional care into the overall care plan. Identify and address malnutrition, dysphagia, wound healing, and other nutrition-related issues.

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., CMS, DOH) and facility policies. Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field. Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential Current state licensure/certification (if applicable). Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, preferably in a skilled nursing, long-term care, or acute care setting.