Registered Dietitian

Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is currently looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, full-time Registered Dietitian to join our great team of professionals and provide our residents with a nutritious and appealing diet. Registered Dietitian is a salaried position with a flexible schedule. They earn a competitive salary, based on experience. We are nursing and rehabilitation leaders and believe that diet and nutrition in the kitchen can be fun!

In addition to competitive pay and our excellent culture, we offer our Registered Dietitian the following benefits and perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• A health savings account (HSA)

• Two-week vacation and sick days

• Eight personal days off

• And more

Our Ideal Registered Dietitian

• Possesses the ability to make independent decisions both in and out of the kitchen when circumstances warrant such action.

• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public discussing food and nutrition choices relating to specific diets.

• Possesses leadership ability in the kitchen and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and nonprofessional personnel within the dietary department with the goal of healthy and safe food preparation.

• Possesses patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.

If these ideal traits describe you, please continue reading!

Requirements for our Registered Dietitian

• Must have a current, unencumbered license to practice as a dietitian in this state.

• Must be knowledgeable of kitchen and dining service procedures as well as related food safety laws, regulations and guidelines governing dietary functions in the long term care facility encompassing food served, nutrition guidance, and diet consistencies.

• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Dietary Department.

• Must be able to read and interpret dietary cost reports, financial date, etc.

ABOUT Jefferson City NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

We provide the highest quality of care for the Jefferson City senior community with a commitment to proudly serve our community's long-term care and rehabilitation needs. We offer services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia/Alzheimer's care. Our goal is to provide this dignified care to all of our residents in a well-maintained, home-like environment. This level of care would not be possible without our compassionate and focused staff working with residents, families, and physicians to create individualized and effective care and treatment plans.

Our company recognizes the amazing efforts of our staff and values their downtime with a work-life balance that includes two weeks of vacation and sick days for a healthy rejuvenation that all employees supply to our patients.

Do you have excellent time management and organizational skills both in and out of the kitchen? Are you service-oriented and able to handle all patients and their diets with patience and professionalism? Can you adapt to any environment or situation? Do you think critically to quickly solve any problem that may arise?

If yes, please apply to this position today! Our residents can't wait to meet you and we look forward to enjoying the food you create!

ARE YOU READY?

If you are excited about this opportunity, don't delay. Apply today! We look forward to meeting you!