Email Opening Title Registered Dietitian PRN  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   About the Organization ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit health and well-being organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities in 28 states. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has more than 45,000 employees, 11 hospitals, 2,100+ physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,000+ healthcare providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, a health plan, and senior care services. ProMedica`s senior care division operates 330+ assisted living facilities, skilled nursing centers, memory care communities and hospice, palliative and home health care agencies. Services are provided in 26 states and the majority now operate under the ProMedica brand and Arden Courts. Over the next few months, the rest of our entities under the Heartland and ManorCare names will rebrand to ProMedica. Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address and lead in social determinants of health, champion healthy aging and cultivate innovative solutions. For more information about ProMedica senior care services, please visit www.promedicaseniorcare.org.   Specific Job Detail Territory inculeds: St. Louis, Wentzville, Union, Festus, MO General Responsibilities Assesses the nutritional needs of patients upon request. Determines the effectiveness of medically prescribed diets. Teaches patients/families and staff special dietary regimens and nutritional requirements as appropriate to diagnosis and individual preference. Documents patient care in the clinical record. Identifies factors relating to variances of weight and/or size. Attends IDT/IDG care meetings as appropriate. Provides in-service education to hospice staff and educational tools for patient/family. Provides counseling to adapt diet to the patient's changing status. Consults with the IDT/IDG members and/or RN. Assesses patient/family response to care including access to food/nutritional supplements, ability to prepare food, adequate tools and space and nutritional risk. Collaborates with the nursing staff in applying a nutritional risk assessment to determine the need for a mechanically altered diet and to assess the effect of end stage disease on hydration and nutrition.   Sign-on Bonus None Specified  Description ProMedica Senior Care, formerly HCR ManorCare, is a leading provider of home health care, hospice care, skilled nursing, memory care and post-acute care. The Registered Dietitian is responsible to the Director of Clinical Services to provide consultation and instruction in appropriate nutrition for clients. Assess client's' nutritional status and recommend special nutritional interventions to the physician's Plan of Care. In return for your expertise, you’ll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare.   Educational Requirements Bachelors degree or other advanced degree in dietetics. Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and license or certification by the state where practices, if required.   Position Requirements Qualifications American Dietetic Association registration. Current knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology of nutrition appropriate for ill patients. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team. Ability to develop and maintain rapport with patients and families. Demonstrate problem solving and decision making abilities.   Experience At least one year previous experience, preferably in home health care or hospice.   Travel 100%; necessary on a daily basis.   Working Conditions Exposure to disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, illness, and physical contact from disruptive patients.   Location 4608 - ProMedica Hospice - Serving St. Louis, Missouri   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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