Dietitian

Dietitian

Requisition ID


2026-36003

# of Openings


1

Area of Interest


Dining

Company


Elderwood

Location

Elderwood at Cheektowaga

Position Type


Regular Full-Time

Salary


up to $38.00 / hour

Reporting Category


Non-Clinical

Salary

up to $38.00 / hour

Overview

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN)

Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Make a Meaningful Impact Through Nutrition & Resident Wellness

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

This role is an opportunity to directly impact the health, recovery, comfort, and quality of life of our residents through individualized nutritional care planning, clinical collaboration, and resident-centered support.

If you are passionate about geriatric nutrition, enjoy building relationships with residents and care teams, and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment - we encourage you to apply.

Why Elderwood?

Mission-driven organization focused on People Caring for People
• Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical environment
• Opportunity to work closely with residents and families
• Supportive leadership and operational teams
• Meaningful work serving geriatric and rehabilitation populations
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Position Overview; As Registered Dietitian, you will:

• Conduct nutrition assessments for long-term care and rehabilitation residents
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and families
• Collaborate with Nursing, Dining Services, Therapy, and medical providers
• Help ensure regulatory compliance and nutritional best practices
• Support overall resident wellness and quality outcomes

This role serves as an important clinical resource within the facility and plays a key role in supporting safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.

Join Elderwood.

At Elderwood, our Registered Dietitians play a vital role in supporting resident wellness, recovery, dignity, and quality of life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact through clinical nutrition and compassionate care, apply today.

Responsibilities

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN):

Clinical Nutrition & Resident Care

• Complete nutrition assessments and reassessments for residents
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families
• Monitor residents' nutritional status, weight trends, intake, and overall wellness
• Maintain accurate nutrition documentation within the electronic medical record system

Collaboration & Team Partnership

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings
• Partner with Dining Services to support appropriate meal planning and service
• Serve as a nutrition resource for facility leadership and clinical teams
• Support and mentor Diet Technicians and dietetic interns, as applicable

Quality, Compliance & Education

• Conduct nutrition-related audits and performance improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with CMS, DOH, and nutritional service regulations
• Assist with staff education and in-service training programs
• Support survey readiness and best practice initiatives

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN):

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Registered Dietitian credential required
• Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) or state licensure, as applicable
• Long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Experience with nutritional software and electronic medical records preferred

The Right Candidate Will Bring

• Compassionate, resident-centered approach
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and counseling abilities
• Team-focused and collaborative mindset
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Passion for improving resident health and quality of life
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.