Registered Dietitian

Position Summary

Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our interdisciplinary team. This role is responsible for overseeing the nutritional care of residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments for all new admissions, readmissions, and significant changes
• Develop and update individualized nutrition care plans
• Monitor weight trends, intake, and nutritional status
• Provide recommendations and interventions for:
  • Weight loss/gain
  • Wound healing
  • Malnutrition
  • Specialized diets
• Collaborate with:
  • Nursing
  • Providers
  • Dietary staff
  • Interdisciplinary team (IDT)
• Participate in:
  • Care conferences
  • QAPI initiatives
  • Survey readiness and compliance activities
• Ensure compliance with:
  • CMS regulations
  • State guidelines
  • Facility policies
• Review and support:
  • Menu compliance
  • Therapeutic diet accuracy
  • Food service practices

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
• Licensed in the State of New Mexico (or eligible)
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • CMS regulations
  • Nutrition support in elderly population
  • Wound care nutrition
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Why Join Spring River?

• Supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to impact resident outcomes directly
• Stable and growing facility
• Collaborative interdisciplinary approach