Dietitian SNF

Registered Dietitian (Full-time)

Elderwood at Waverly Liverpool, NY Up to $75,000 per year Clinical Impact. Competitive Pay. Elderwood at Liverpool is seeking a Registered Dietitian (license required) to join our clinical team in a full-time role supporting residents in long-term care and short-term rehab. This is a local opportunity to make a real difference in resident health and quality of life. The Registered Dietitian team member assists with nursing the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for the nutrition assessments of our residents and monitoring their progress, keeping organized and cohesive documentation and conducting routine audits related to nutrition and food services.

Why You'll Want This Role

• Full-time flexibility
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance, PTO & holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Supportive, team-based culture

Join a Team That Feels Like Family:

• At Elderwood at Waverly, we're looking for kind, collaborative, and dedicated Dietitian to provide personal and compassionate care in a supportive team environment. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunity, stability, and growth here.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

• 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
• 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.