Registered Dietitian
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Job Description
Nourish Lives. Inspire Wellness. Make Every Meal Matter at MorseLife.
About MorseLife
For more than 40 years, MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care, clinical excellence, innovation, and service.
We Are Proud to Be Recognized as A
- Great Place To Work® Certified employer
- 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
- Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
At MorseLife, learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization, we proudly partner with leading colleges, universities, and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program, students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.
Our academic partners include:
- Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
- Barry University
- Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
- Florida International University (FIU)
- Keiser University
- Lynn University
- Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
- Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
- South Florida Healthcare Institute
- South University
- University of Miami (UM)
Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day.
MorseLife by the Numbers
- 40+ years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
- 1,700+ dedicated team members united by a shared mission
- 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
- Great Place To Work® Certified workplace
- Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
- 11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrow’s healthcare professionals
- Comprehensive continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing,
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Hospice, Home Health, PACE, and Community-Based Services
- Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence, compassion, and innovation
Position Summary
Assist in planning and implementing the nutritional activities of the facility to provide optimal nutritional care and quality food service for the residents.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Assist Director in menu planning and revision of cycle and holiday menu cycles.
- Record diet histories and food preferences by interviewing residents and families.
- Perform standard nutritional assessments; complete state and federally mandated data collection tools
- (MDS) within designated time periods.
- Provide diet instruction to residents and/or family members on prescribed diets.
- Record periodic nutritional care data in the medical record.
Review and adjust therapeutic diets to reflect any changes in the daily menu and suggest the use of supplemental feedings when necessary.
Assist in providing administrative direction for menu formulation, food preparation and service; establish programs, policies and procedures that will enhance the residents’ nutritional needs.
Coordinates both inter and intra departmental professional activities to provide optimum nutritional care for the residents and serve as consultant to clinical staff on matters pertaining to dietetics and nutrition.
- Attend and participate in Care Plan Meetings as designated.
- Maintain and update tray tickets for designated residents.
- Assist in development and delivery of departmental and facility-wide educational programs.
- Ensure that all clinical issues meet and/or exceed Federal, State and County regulations.
- Maintain rapport with residents, visitors, and family members and provide feedback on the overall resident attitude about food service.
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients of The Tradition of the Palm Beaches
- Medical Office as ordered by physician.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or university; with minimally one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Registered Dietitian of the American Dietetic Association.
- Licensed Dietitian, State of Florida
Benefits & Perks
At MorseLife, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Eligible Team Members Enjoy Access To
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
- Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
- Free Parking
- On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
- Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible, from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At MorseLife, you’re more than an employee. You’re part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.
- Here’s what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:
- Work for a Great Place To Work® Certified employer where employees are valued, respected, and supported.
- Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
- Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
Work alongside experienced clinicians, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare students committed to excellence.
Take advantage of ongoing professional development, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for internal advancement.
Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Quality, Impact, and Passion.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, patients, families, and fellow team members every single day.
Our Commitment to Excellence
At MorseLife, excellence is more than a goal—it’s our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion, accountability, innovation, and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences, and we are committed to investing in our people, celebrating their successes, and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Every interaction has the power to brighten someone’s day, restore dignity, and improve quality of life.
If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission, MorseLife Health System is the place for you.
Join a team where you’ll be valued, supported, and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.
Apply today and become part of the MorseLife family.
Employment Requirements
At MorseLife, the safety and well-being of our residents, patients, employees, and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process, all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:
- A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening
- A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
- A post-offer physical examination
- A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening, as applicable
Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace for those we serve.
MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in planning and implementing nutritional activities to provide optimal care and quality food service for residents. Perform nutritional assessments, manage menu formulation, and provide medical nutrition therapy as ordered by physicians.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and one to two years of related experience or training. Must hold a Registered Dietitian credential from the American Dietetic Association and a Florida state license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In Florida, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$73k (47 salary observations; 324 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,891 salary observations; 8,520 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Clinical Nutrition median $75k (middle half $70k–$84k)80 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $73k median in Florida | $78k nationally (−7%)47 state / 1,891 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Florida | 129 active | 3,095 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Dietitian listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment143 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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