Chief Dietitian Nutritionist — Clinical Nutrition Leader

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation & holidays

Free gym and pool membership

Tuition & educational reimbursement

Employer matched retirement savings

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown is seeking a Chief Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to oversee comprehensive nutritional care for residents in a long-term care setting. You will lead the Nutrition Services team, develop policies, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating interdisciplinary care plans.

Ideal candidates bring RD and PA licensure with at least five years in clinical dietetics within long-term care, plus strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian and PA-licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum five years as a clinical dietitian in long-term care with management experience.
• Strong written and oral communication and appropriate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and deliver comprehensive nutritional care of residents as per physician diagnosis and regulatory requirements.
• Assume Nutrition Services Manager responsibilities in absence of the manager.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards of care; ensure HACCP compliance.
• Lead Medical Nutrition Therapy, including clinical assessment and therapy planning for high-risk residents.
• Provide guidance to medical, nursing, and staff on nutrition interventions; maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in Care Plan Conferences and interdisciplinary meetings to discuss resident nutrition.
• Coordinate in-service education for Food Services staff and develop education programs.
• Train Food Services Supervisors in general nutrition and medical nutrition therapy as needed.
• Promote excellent dining experiences and timely information management within the nutrition team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical nutrition

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Registered Dietitian and PA licensure

Job description

Masonic Village at Elizabethtown is seeking a Chief Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to oversee comprehensive nutritional care for residents in a long-term care setting. You will lead the Nutrition Services team, develop policies, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating interdisciplinary care plans.

Ideal candidates bring RD and PA licensure with at least five years in clinical dietetics within long-term care, plus strong communication and leadership skills.