Registered Dietitian (RD)

About the role

We are seeking a Chief Clinical Dietitian (RD) responsible for assessing and monitoring residents' nutritional status, developing care plans, and providing recommendations to medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate special nutritional needs of residents
• Coordinate procurement of nutritional support supplies
• Oversee meal service compliance with care plans and regulations
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition and diet modifications
• Regularly review care plans for effectiveness and update diet orders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, especially Speech-Language Pathologists for dysphagia diets
• Ensure menu policies meet state and federal regulatory guidelines
• Supervise dietary staff and conduct quality audits
• Maintain compliance with weight monitoring and nutrition regulations

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Knowledge of state and federal nutrition guidelines
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and menu software