Clinical Dietitian

Erickson Senior Living; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

PTO

401k with match

Onsite medical centers

Dining discount

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living seeks a Clinical Dietitian to develop and manage personalized nutrition care plans for Continuing Care residents. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and educate residents and families, integrating nutrition into comprehensive care.

Responsibilities include monitoring nutritional status, documenting outcomes, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting staff and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian and RD credentials required.
• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical and administrative dietetics including terminal illness issues.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexible schedule; evenings, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on assessments.
• Monitor and document nutritional status of residents.
• Evaluate and report nutritional needs and discharge summaries for applicable residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for counseling and education.
• Educate on dietary plans and adapt recommendations to individual needs.
• Oversee food production systems, sanitation, and menu compliance with standards.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate dining services staff.
• Conduct QA audits and maintain confidential records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Clinical Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Healthcare nutrition

Education & counseling

Education

Licensed Dietitian

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Location:

Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living

Ready to turn your passion for nutrition into something truly meaningful? As a Clinical Dietitian in our vibrant senior living community, you’ll be a wellness champion, helping residents feel their best through personalized nutrition care, education, and support. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team, build lasting relationships with residents and families, and make a real impact on health and quality of life every day. If you love combining clinical expertise with compassion, creativity, and connection, you’ll find a rewarding career, a supportive team, and a community that celebrates the difference you make.

*32 hours a week with benefits*

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Compensation: $42.00 - $45.00 per hour, based on experience

How you will make an impact

• Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on assessments, integrating them into overall care plans
• Monitor and document the nutritional status of Continuing Care residents and report findings
• Evaluate, document, and report on nutritional needs and discharge summaries for Home Health and Hospice residents
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide nutritional counseling and education
• Educate on dietary plans, food selection, and adapt recommendations to individual needs
• Oversee food production systems, sanitation, and menu compliance with regulatory standards
• Contribute to the supervision, training, and evaluation of dining services staff
• Conduct Quality Assurance audits and maintain confidentiality and safety of records
• Ensure all services and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain professional knowledge, registration, and licensure, while fostering effective relationships with team members and residents

What you will need

• Licensed Dietitian and Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize clinical and administrative dietetics including issues in persons with terminal illness
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal and written, initiative to recognize a problem and develop a plan of correction
• Flexible schedule; available for evenings, weekend, and holiday shifts

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Greenspring is a beautiful 58-acre continuing care retirement community in Springfield, Virginia. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Greenspring helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.