Registered Dietitian (RD)

About the role

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD-eligible candidate to provide expert nutritional care in a rehabilitation and skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor residents’ nutritional status, develop care plans, and provide recommendations to medical staff.
• Collaborate with residents and interdisciplinary teams to ensure food preferences align with clinical needs, maintaining accurate documentation within foodservice software.
• Evaluate residents’ special nutritional needs, coordinate procurement of supplies, and oversee meal service adherence to dietary modifications.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition concepts and diet modifications.
• Review and update dietary care plans, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Work closely with speech-language pathologists for dysphagia diets and supervise dietary team members.
• Maintain accurate diet orders and menu updates daily within the system.
• Participate in weekly team meetings to review and adjust care strategies.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian certification required; RD-eligible considered.
• Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as PointClickCare and Dietech preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal nutrition guidelines.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with menu and documentation systems.