Registered Dietitian

The Registered Dietitian represents the key contact with residents to assess nutritional and dietary needs, make recommendations, and work collaboratively with POA or family of residents, the interdisciplinary team (IDT), and with the Executive Chef and Health Services Administrator to deliver those residents’ needs to high standards; is the leader in communicating and implementing new clinical systems and programs, both with the interdisciplinary team and Executive Chef, ensuring that all required statutory actions and documentation are consistently delivered; and ensures that nutritional requirements are incorporated into dining services production and operations, and provides overall planning, recommendations, documentation, and control of resident/patient nutritional needs in the facility to within requirements of company standards and policies and statutory requirements.

FLSA status Exempt. Monday through Friday. Must be available weekends and holidays if needed.

Pay range $90k to $100k, depending on experience.

Primary Duties & Essential Functions

The following list includes essential functions that are fundamental to the role. The organization will engage in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

• Provides medical nutrition therapy including nutrition assessment, diet modification, nutrition education, and intervention for the resident population

• Assesses and completes appropriate MDS 3.0 sections (e. g., Section K Nutritional Status, Feeding Tube, Dehydration/Fluid Maintenance CAAs and care planning)

• Complies with all regulatory standards to include federal, state, and accrediting agencies

• Collaborate with Dining Director & Executive Chef to ensure that menus and departmental policies conform to nutritional standards, government regulations and internal procedures

• Review and process diet changes and food preferences within tray card system
• Participates in/Leads patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, plan of care conference, and community wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Programs

• Apply evidenced based research in alignment with the diet manual and company policies to deliver high quality, consistent care.

• Delivers educational sessions and in-service training to support the growth and development of team members and interns, as applicable.

• Tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards.

• Trains and mentor’s resident services staff and interns as applicable
• Conducts planned regulatory audits together with Hospitality team members
• Consistently shares opinions and observations of departmental operations with supervisor.

• Carries out supplementary responsibilities as required and according to business need.

Decision Authority & Scope

• Audit compliance with local health department regulations, CMS standards, and HACCP food safety guidelines.

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy using the Nutrition Care Process framework.
• Works collaboratively with nursing, therapy, and community staff to support resident well-being.

• Adhere to the RDN code of ethics and scope of practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition/Dietetics, successful completion of Dietetic Internship or equivalent.

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and/or have licensure/certification.
• Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

• Must have 2 years of clinical experience in senior living skilled nursing facility, assisted living, rehabilitation, and/or acute care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food Manager Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods (often 50% or more of the workday), lift, push, and pull heavy items (typically 25–50+ pounds, such as food cases or carts), and maneuver in high-heat, noisy, and cold kitchen environments.

• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to grasp, handle, and operate kitchen equipment and computers.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature variations (walk-in freezers to hot ovens) and around loud equipment.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may change or be assigned as business needs evolve, consistent with applicable law. The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

This job description is maintained by Human Resources and may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect business needs and organizational changes.

What’s in It for You?

At HumanGood, we’re driven by purpose—reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day.

Build your future where you’re supported — you’ll have the total rewards you need to build a confident, secure life for you and your family. Count on a compensation package that maximizes your health, wealth and well-being. And adds up to 40% in value to your base compensation.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential.

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