Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a knowledgeable, compassionate, and motivated Registered Dietitian to join our team! This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by providing individualized nutrition services and supporting quality dining experiences across multiple levels of care.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about resident-centered care. This role involves collaborating with nursing, dining services, healthcare providers, and leadership to promote nutritional well-being and maintain regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and reassessments, identifying residents at risk for nutritional deficiencies, weight changes, or dehydration.

• Develop individualized nutrition recommendations, interventions, and follow-up plans.

• Monitor resident weights, dietary intake, hydration, and nutritional concerns.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update resident care plans.

• Provide nutritional input for MDS assessments and care planning as applicable.

• Review menus, therapeutic diets, supplements, and meal accommodations to ensure nutritional adequacy.

• Support residents with specialized dietary needs, including those requiring modified textures, nutritional supplements, or enteral nutrition.

• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.

• Work collaboratively with dining services to promote food quality, resident satisfaction, and individualized dining experiences.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.

• Assist with quality improvement initiatives, regulatory surveys, and compliance activities.

• Provide nutrition recommendations and dining strategies tailored to individuals living with dementia.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.

• Active Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) license required.

• Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related qualifying field.

• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or senior living preferred.

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutritional assessments, and individualized care planning.

• Familiarity with CMS and Pennsylvania healthcare regulations preferred.

• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Why Join Our Team?

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful impact on the health, comfort, and quality of life of older adults. You'll work alongside a collaborative team while helping promote individualized nutrition care and positive dining experiences.

Interested in making a difference? Apply today!

Additional information regarding the organization and position will be provided to selected candidates during the recruitment process.