Dietitian - Long-Term Care (LTC)/Rehab (Days)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Dietitian (Inpatient & Long-Term Care)

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Dietitian to manage comprehensive clinical nutritional services across inpatient acute care and long-term care (LTC) settings. In this role, you will perform nutritional assessments, design individualized plans of care, deliver patient education, and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives in compliance with Joint Commission, state, and federal standards.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Pay Range: $28.00 – $37.00 / hour (commensurate with experience).
• Position Type: Full-Time (Approximate breakdown: 50% Inpatient, 40% Long-Term Care, 10% Quality Improvement/Special Projects).

Key Responsibilities:

• Nutritional Assessments & Care Plans: Conduct comprehensive assessments for high-risk patients/residents, evaluate specialized nutrition support needs, and establish personalized care plans for hydration and nutrition.
• Inpatient & LTC Management: Perform clinical rounding, monitor significant weight fluctuations and wound healing, participate in care conferences, and ensure unit survey readiness.
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner with physicians, ancillary service directors, dietary managers, and nursing staff to integrate evidence-based nutrition interventions into holistic patient care.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide tailored dietary and nutritional instruction to patients and families, taking into account age-specific, cultural, and religious considerations.
• Quality Improvement & Compliance: Maintain accurate EMR documentation, participate in continuous quality improvement projects, and adhere to Joint Commission, state, and federal healthcare guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or related field from an accredited institution [Required] .
• Credentialing: Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) [Required] (Registry-eligible candidates scheduled to test within 3 months may be considered) .
• Clinical Knowledge: Thorough expertise in medical nutrition therapy across key clinical areas including diabetes, renal, cardiac, critical care, and long-term care [Required] .
• Experience: Prior experience in clinical inpatient settings, outpatient education, or community nutrition [Highly Preferred] .
• Core Competencies: Strong multi-disciplinary communication, evidence-based clinical practice, EMR charting proficiency, and a patient-centered care approach.