Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

The Sharon at SouthPark is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly motivated Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our Health Services team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring residents receive quality nutritional care and support across our skilled nursing and assisted living neighborhoods.

If you are passionate about improving the health and well-being of older adults through evidence-based nutrition care and interdisciplinary collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Clinical Registered Dietitian is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing clinical nutrition services for residents in skilled nursing and assisted living. The Dietitian ensures nutritional needs are met, regulatory requirements are maintained, and residents receive high-quality, individualized nutrition care. This role works closely with nursing, medical providers, culinary services, residents, and families to support optimal health outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition screenings and comprehensive nutritional assessments for newly admitted residents.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Complete initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support MDS documentation and PDPM processes related to nutrition services.
• Monitor resident weights and implement interventions for significant weight changes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams regarding residents' nutritional needs.
• Participate in care plan meetings, PDPM meetings, quality assurance initiatives, and clinical conferences.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations governing nutrition services.
• Provide recommendations regarding therapeutic diets, supplements, and tube feeding regimens.
• Partner with the Culinary Department to evaluate menus, meal plans, and software applications.
• Assist with development and review of cycle menus to ensure nutritional adequacy.
• Round during meal service to assess food quality, presentation, resident satisfaction, and nutritional concerns.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on current nutrition practices and health promotion strategies.
• Monitor and report quality indicators, including weight-loss trends.
• Supervise dietetic student interns as assigned.
• Provide nutrition consultations for Independent Living residents as needed.
• Develop and implement programs that enhance resident nutrition and wellness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
• Current licensure with the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition (NCBDN).
• Working knowledge of dietetics, nutrition services, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic health record systems.

Preferred

• One to two years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with older adults in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, or long-term care environments.

The Sharon at SouthPark is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Taking care of our residents begins with taking care of our Employees.

Per company policy Proof of Influenza vaccine and/or approved medical/religious exemption is required for all employees.