Registered Dietitian / Department Head at NHC Springfield 

Hours: Monday - Friday 

Shift: Day Shift, 8hrs

Pay: $60,000 - $75,000 (Based off experience) 

Is your goal to have a long-term, meaningful career where dietitians are valued and appreciated, and nutritional care is a must? Then NHC is for you!

NHC Springfield is looking for a Registered Dietitian to add to our team. NHC is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality extended care services. We are searching for a self-motivated dietitian who enjoys working with geriatrics and other healthcare patients.

The Registered Dietitian will be the Department head for the FNS Department and provide support and direction to the Food and Nutrition Services Manager, and/or the staff of Food and Nutrition Services Department to ensure that the nutritional status of all patients/residents is assessed accurately and to plan approaches to improve status if needed. The Registered Dietitian will work on MDS's, Care Plans, and work closely with the dietary manager to ensure patient needs are met.

Requirements:

Must have a sincere interest in geriatric nutrition and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients. Must meet American Dietetic Association requirements for Registered Dietitians. At least one year’s experience in clinical dietetics is very helpful, but not essential. Experience of the Dietetic Internship or similar type training is expected. Must have a thorough knowledge of and be able to apply nutrition principles. Must be able to accurately use this knowledge to assess nutritional status and plan care for all patients. Must possess leadership qualities and be able to secure the cooperation of the Food and Nutrition Services partners. Must work cooperatively and productively with all departments following established policies of the center. Must have thorough knowledge of and be able to apply dietary management, safety/sanitation, food production, and nutrition principles.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please send us your resume!

EOE