Clinical Dietitian – Long-Term Care Nutrition Expert

The Orchards Michigan; Harper Woods (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Orchards MI is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our care team in a long‑term care setting. You will assess residents, develop individualized nutrition plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal dietary care.

You will monitor nutritional status, recommend therapeutic diets and interventions, and provide resident education while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and facility requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
• Previous experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and clinical nutrition.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to meet the nutritional and dietary needs of a diverse resident population.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for residents.
• Assess residents’ nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and current health status.
• Monitor residents for significant weight changes, nutritional risks, and changes in condition.
• Recommend appropriate therapeutic diets, supplements, and nutrition interventions.
• Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Complete required nutrition documentation and assessments accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary staff, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Review menus and meal service to ensure residents’ nutritional and therapeutic dietary needs are met.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff as appropriate.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and facility requirements related to nutrition and dietary services

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work with diverse residents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

RD/RDN credential

Job description

The Orchards MI is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our care team in a long‑term care setting. You will assess residents, develop individualized nutrition plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal dietary care.

You will monitor nutritional status, recommend therapeutic diets and interventions, and provide resident education while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and facility requirements.