PRN Nutritionist at HOMELAND CENTER in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Are you a compassionate and empathetic Nutritionist with experience in Long Term Care, Hospital, or Outpatient settings? Do you possess strong verbal and written communication skills? Are you skilled at adapting to the unique needs of individuals while being mindful of their preferences and cultural backgrounds? Can you work independently while also thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional, high-quality care?

If you answer yes to the above questions, we invite you to apply to join our exceptional team as a PRN Nutritionist.

Homeland has a tradition of caring that began in 1867 and continues today with Homeland Center and community outreach services: Hospice, Palliative Care, HomeHealth, and HomeCare. At Homeland, every person on our team matters and fulfills a greater purpose in the lives of our residents, patients, and clients.

As a PRN Nutritionist for Homeland Center, you contribute to our culture of care and trust by ensuring our residents nutritional needs are met, contributing to their overall health and well-being.

The PRN Nutritionist is responsible for completing initial, quarterly, annual and significant-change nutritional assessments on residents. Participates in care plan conferences and other clinical meetings to consult with Physicians and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team to determine diet restrictions and nutritional needs of Residents. Additionally, responsible for assessing nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling as needed.

PRN NUTRITIONIST RESPONSIBILITIES

Completing Nutritional Assessments
Resident Interviews and Nutrition Education
Tracking Significant weight losses and pressure ulcers along with follow-up notes
Entering MDS's and Updating Care Plans
Attending Weekly Interdisciplinary Care Plan Meeting
Attending Resident/Family Care Plan Meetings
Meal observations
Communication with the Interdisciplinary Team

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PRN NUTRITIONIST

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition.
Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian
1-3 years experience in long term care, hospital, or outpatient clinical setting preferred.