The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is responsible for leading all clinical nutrition services within assigned communities, ensuring residents, patients, and clients receive safe, nutritionally appropriate, and high-quality meal programs aligned with medical, regulatory, and wellness standards.
This role partners closely with Culinary, Nursing, Operations, and Leadership teams to support clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and overall wellness outcomes.
Clinical Nutrition & Resident Care
- Conduct nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and provide ongoing monitoring for residents/patients
- Ensure therapeutic diets are implemented accurately and consistently
- Provide nutrition counseling to residents, families, and care teams as appropriate
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and clinical rounds
- Monitor nutrition-related indicators including weight changes, intake, labs, and hydration
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations (CMS, state health departments, etc.)
- Maintain compliance with survey readiness, audits, and documentation standards
- Develop and maintain nutrition policies, procedures, and documentation standards
- Support corrective action plans related to nutrition, food service, and clinical compliance
Menu Development & Culinary Collaboration
- Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus that meet nutritional, regulatory, and therapeutic standards
- Review and approve menus, recipes, and nutritional analysis
- Ensure special diets, allergies, and texture-modified diets are safely and appropriately managed
- Support resident-centered dining initiatives and wellness-focused programs
Training & Education
Provide training and education to culinary, nursing, and caregiving teams on:
- Therapeutic diets
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Dysphagia and texture-modified diets
- Hydration and malnutrition prevention
- Support ongoing competency development for food service teams
Performance Improvement & Data Management
- Track and report nutrition-related quality indicators
- Participate in QAPI / Performance Improvement initiatives
- Support audits, documentation reviews, and quality improvement projects
Travel
- Travel is expected and may include day trips or overnight travel by car or plane.
Other
- Responsible for acting in conformance with all facility and departmental policies and procedures including those relating to Human Resources, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Health and Safety regulations, Compliance requirements, Patient Rights, Confidentiality, and HIPAA. Responsible for acting in conformance with accrediting agency standards.
- Attends department meetings as required.
- Demonstrates accountability to accept responsibility for personal/professional growth and any required certification/licenses, if applicable.
- Completes mandatory training and competencies annually.
This is an exempt salaried position, with expected hours to include: days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Salary Range- $80,000- $82,000
Hybrid schedule
Bachelors degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field required (Masters preferred)
Experience in senior living, long-term care, hospital, or healthcare setting preferred
Strong knowledge of CMS, state, and regulatory nutrition requirements
Excellent communication, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the applicable state(s)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
