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Job Title: Registered Dietitian (RD) – Full-Time
Facility: Willow Creek Healthcare Center
Pay Range: $45.00 – $52.00 per hour (BOE)
General Purpose
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines. This position ensures that residents receive nutritionally sound meals that support medical needs, quality of life, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assess the nutritional status of residents and develop individualized nutrition care plans
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to dietary services in a skilled nursing facility
Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and provide nutrition-related recommendations
Monitor residents for weight changes, hydration status, and nutritional risks
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and dietary staff to implement nutrition interventions
Review and approve therapeutic diets, supplements, and menu modifications
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of nutrition documentation in the medical record
Conduct routine audits of dietary services, meal service, and sanitation practices
Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff as needed
Assist in survey preparation and participate in regulatory surveys as required
Make written and oral reports to the Administrator and Director of Nursing regarding nutrition services
Ensure resident preferences, cultural considerations, and physician orders are honored
Maintain confidentiality of resident information and comply with HIPAA regulations
Supervisory Requirements
This position may provide functional guidance to dietary staff but does not have direct supervisory responsibility unless assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Active license to practice as a Registered Dietitian in the state of California (if applicable)
Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, geriatric nutrition, and therapeutic diets
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary healthcare environment
Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer applications
Physical Demands
Ability to move throughout the facility for assessments and meetings
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and communicate effectively for extended periods
Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs
Ability to meet facility health and screening requirements
Work Environment
Skilled nursing and healthcare environment
Noise level generally low to moderate
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Willow Creek Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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