Registered Dietitian

Healthcare Services Group is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes in healthcare facilities. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, counseling patients and families, monitoring progress, and ensuring regulatory compliance. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong support for continuous learning, professional growth, and advancement while contributing to high-quality patient care every day. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive nutrition screenings and assessments for patients and residents in healthcare facilities Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized nutrition care plans based on medical status, needs, and preferences Provide medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, wounds, malnutrition, and weight management Document nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record according to facility and regulatory standards Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other team members in interdisciplinary care conferences and daily coordination of care Monitor patient and resident progress, adjust nutritional interventions as needed, and communicate changes to the healthcare team Support menu planning, nutrient analysis, and therapeutic diet modifications in alignment with physician orders and regulatory requirements Work with dining and foodservice staff to ensure meals are nutritionally appropriate, safe, and aligned with prescribed diets and texture modifications Educate patients, residents, and families on nutrition-related topics, healthy eating, and disease‑specific dietary management Provide in‑service training and education to facility staff on nutrition, specialized diets, and food safety principles Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards related to nutrition and dietary services Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care and patient/resident satisfaction Maintain current knowledge of evidence‑based nutrition practices and applicable regulations through ongoing professional development Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for chronic and acute conditions Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets (renal, cardiac, diabetic, texture‑modified, etc.) Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Menu planning and nutrient analysis Understanding of CMS, Joint Commission, and long‑term care dietary regulations Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family nutrition education Food safety and sanitation principles Time management and caseload prioritization Data interpretation for weight trends, intake, and lab values Written and verbal communication in a healthcare setting Qualifications Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through CDR Active state dietitian/nutritionist license (where required by state law) ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification (preferred) Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (preferred) Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k #J-18808-Ljbffr