We are currently seeking a
Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our dedicated clinical team at
Friendship Health and Rehab North and our Richfield Campus. This is an excellent opportunity for an RD passionate about
clinical nutrition,
medical nutrition therapy, and
long-term care.
Locations:- Friendship Health and Rehab North (Roanoke, VA)
- Friendship Richfield Living (Salem, VA)
Shift/Status:- PRN: Working 16-20 hours per week
- Full-Time: Working 40 hours per week
Pay Range:- Pay based on experience: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities:- Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and families
- Complete MDS assessments and participate in care planning for high-risk residents (e.g., feeding tubes, dialysis)
- Develop, oversee, and monitor individualized clinical nutrition care plans
- Complete/oversee all nutrition consults ordered by healthcare providers
- Monitor, document, and report significant weight changes
- Educate and in-service facility staff regarding nutrition policies and best practices
- Attend care plan meetings, risk meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Mentor/Precept CDM candidates as assigned
- Monitor quality measures to identify residents at nutritional risk
- Conduct audits related to nutritional programs and kitchen sanitation
- Consult with Dining Services leadership regarding menu planning and regulatory compliance
- Review nutrition and dining policies in preparation for state surveys
- Prepare monthly Quality Assurance reports and attend QA meetings
- Maintain compliance with all facility safety, health, and regulatory guidelines
Required Qualifications:- Valid Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) license
- Bachelor's degree required
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift/move over 50 lbs frequently
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with residents, families, and staff
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Preferred:- Experience as a Registered Dietitian in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (SNF)
- Master's degree preferred
Benefits (Full-Time):- 401(k) with employer match
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Voluntary benefits (life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
