Registered Dietitian

Solaris HealthCare Plant City is now hiring. We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to provide outstanding care to our residents each and every day.We are located at 701 N Wilder Rd., Plant City, FL 33566.In the heart of Strawberry Capital!Awarded Eli Facility Leadership AwardProud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - join the spirited KARE KREWE of Plant City!You'll love being part of our team-and you may also qualify for these amazing benefits:Affordable Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (family options included)Advanced Pay -get paid when YOU want401k with Company Match -plan for your futureGenerous ETO, Holidays & Sick Time -we value work life balanceTuition Reimbursement -invest in your growthLife Insurance & Disability Coverage -peace of mind for you & your familyUniforms Provided & Perks Programs -we've got your coveredShift Differentials depending on location, position & shift!Join a team that invests in YOU - your health, future & your success!This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.https://info.flclearinghouse.comFREE CEUs!!! CPR CERTIFICATION OFFERED IN HOUSE!!! ON SHIFT WALLET OFFERED!!! New wage scale!Temporary Registered Dietitian Position. Starts July. Will be for 12 weeks. Must be licensed in the state of Florida.Purpose of Your Job PositionThe primary purpose of your job position is to coordinate nutritional care of residents by completing nutritional assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and documenting dietary information about residents, in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and Solaris HealthCare's established policies and procedures.Job FunctionsGeneral ResponsibilitiesResidents RightsFood SafetySafetyStaff DevelopmentNutritional Assessment ResponsibilitiesCompletes nutritional assessment, MDS, CAA's and care plans.Completes progress notes.Assesses and completes required documentation on residents nutritionally at risk according to time frames for assessments.Visits residents routinely to determine effectiveness of interventions and to update food preferences and evaluate food intake.Promotes and assists in implementation of liberalized diets.Follows house supplement procedure recommending enhanced foods before supplements. Evaluates the effectiveness of supplements on a routine basis.Reviews weight records routinely and communicates variances to interdisciplinary team.Makes enteral feeding recommendations that are consistent with procedures.Evaluates and monitors TPN.Ensures timely follow-up on physician recommendations.Communicates resident nutrition and hydration relevant changes in condition during the 24-hour Clinical Report/Stand-Up Meeting.Uses current standards of dietetic practice in the implementation of nutritional care.Serves as Dining Room Coordinator, Dining Room Monitor as required.Oversees and ensures accuracy of nutritional reviews done by the Dietetic Technician and the Food Service Director.Systems ResponsibilitiesCommunication ResponsibilitiesMeal Service/Menus ResponsibilitiesAdministrative ResponsibilitiesSpecial Activities/AttributesEducationRegistration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed by the state where he/she practices, if appropriate.ExperienceAt least one year experience in long term care, preferred.