Salary

Up to $38.50 / hour

Overview

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN)

Elderwood Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

Make a Meaningful Impact Through Nutrition & Resident Wellness

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.

This role is an opportunity to directly impact the health, recovery, comfort, and quality of life of our residents through individualized nutritional care planning, clinical collaboration, and resident-centered support.

If you are passionate about geriatric nutrition, enjoy building relationships with residents and care teams, and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment - we encourage you to apply.

Why Elderwood?

Mission-driven organization focused on People Caring for People
Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical environment
Opportunity to work closely with residents and families
Supportive leadership and operational teams
Meaningful work serving geriatric and rehabilitation populations
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Position Overview; As Registered Dietitian, you will:

Conduct nutrition assessments for long-term care and rehabilitation residents
Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and families
Collaborate with Nursing, Dining Services, Therapy, and medical providers
Help ensure regulatory compliance and nutritional best practices
Support overall resident wellness and quality outcomes

This role serves as an important clinical resource within the facility and plays a key role in supporting safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.

Join Elderwood.

At Elderwood, our Registered Dietitians play a vital role in supporting resident wellness, recovery, dignity, and quality of life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact through clinical nutrition and compassionate care, apply today.

Responsibilities

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN):

Clinical Nutrition & Resident Care

Complete nutrition assessments and reassessments for residents
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families
Monitor residents’ nutritional status, weight trends, intake, and overall wellness
Maintain accurate nutrition documentation within the electronic medical record system

Collaboration & Team Partnership

Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings
Partner with Dining Services to support appropriate meal planning and service
Serve as a nutrition resource for facility leadership and clinical teams
Support and mentor Diet Technicians and dietetic interns, as applicable

Quality, Compliance & Education

Conduct nutrition-related audits and performance improvement initiatives
Maintain compliance with CMS, DOH, and nutritional service regulations
Assist with staff education and in-service training programs
Support survey readiness and best practice initiatives

From

Up to

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN):

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
Registered Dietitian credential required
Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) or state licensure, as applicable
Long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Experience with nutritional software and electronic medical records preferred

The Right Candidate Will Bring

Compassionate, resident-centered approach
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and counseling abilities
Team-focused and collaborative mindset
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Passion for improving resident health and quality of life
This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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