Clinical Dietician

Brookdale Senior Living
US - Kansas - Overland Park
January 9, 2025

Overview

Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Make Lives Better Including Your Own.

Offering $7500 Sign-on Bonus!

Why join BKD Overland Park

Growth Opportunity
Extensive tenure with in its associates and leadership team, many exceed 10, 20, 30 years here in our community and with this comes consistency, dependability and familiarity
The close proximity of our community close to the Overland Park Arboretum, Deanna Rose Farmstead, Museum at Prairie Fire, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
Being Part of the Largest Senior Living Operator that is home to close to 60,000 Seniors

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Variety of Associate Discounts

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, coordinates nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans and documenting dietary information about residents. Ensures diet plan is consistent with regional direction.

Consults with residents to evaluate nutritional needs; assesses nutritional needs by using assessment tools; in conjunction with the resident, develops a nutrition care plan; makes appropriate referrals to other care providers; conducts follow-up visits to monitor resident progress.
Documents care information; participates in case conferences to discuss resident's strengths and needs with team members; consults with team members regarding residents; review records to determine client progress and makes modifications to the diet plan.
Clinically supervises residents with high risk conditions such as diabetes, obesity, etc.
Identifies the need for and develops nutritional education materials and tool to assist residents; conducts staff training related to nutrition;
Attends conferences, meetings and educational programs to maintain currency in the field of nutrition.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

#ZR-CN

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition Science or a related field and two years of experience in nutritional counseling.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsMust be currently licensed as a Registered Dietician. Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.

Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition including the nutritional problems of a variety of age, cultural, social and economic groups; principles of program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Walking
Sitting
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Exposure to latex
Ability to lift: Up to 5 pounds
Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
Requires Travel: Occasionally
Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

$53,950.00 - $67,440.00 / year

Job LocationsUS-KS-Overland Park

CategoryHealthcare

Sub-CategoryResident/Patient Support Services

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time

Shift1st Shift

ID2025-269781

Location : NameBrookdale Overland Park

Location : Address12000 Lamar Avenue

Location : LocationUS-KS-Overland Park

Job Code101900

Work LocationOn-Site

Hiring Range$53,950.00 - $67,440.00 / year

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Related Job Postings

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care LLC

US - KS - KS - Junction City
January 10, 2025

Weekly pay and up to 80 hours of PTO per year! • Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, one of the leading providers of skilled pediatric home care, is seeking a nurse for a client in Junction City, KS. • Night Shift Available, Ask About Our $2,000 Sign On Bonus!About Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care • Thrive...

Find Jobs Hiring Now Near You!

Get Jobilize Job Search Mobile App Now