Dietitian (PRN - weekends)

Nlcamerican; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

On-Site Wellness Center

On-Site Credit Union

License Reimbursement

Job summary

Nlcamerican is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services for residents in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living, while supporting wellness and nutrition education for Independent Living residents.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote resident health and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• RD or RDN credential required.
• Minimum two years of experience preferred, with long-term care, assisted living, or geriatric nutrition strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and education to residents, families, and staff.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident rounds.
• Review and recommend therapeutic diets and diet modifications per physician orders and facility policies.
• Ensure menus meet nutritional standards and support resident needs across all levels of care.
• Support compliance with CMS, state, and organizational regulations and quality standards.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for residents, families, leadership, and care teams.
• Maintain licensure, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

RD or RDN credential

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Full Time Exempt

Registered Dietitian

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian provides clinical nutrition services for residents in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living while supporting wellness and nutrition education initiatives for Independent Living residents. This role promotes resident health, safety, and quality of life through evidence-based nutrition care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and education to residents, families, and staff.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident rounds.
• Review and recommend therapeutic diets and diet modifications in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Ensure menus meet nutritional standards and support resident needs across all levels of care.
• Support compliance with CMS, state, and organizational regulations and quality standards.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for residents, families, leadership, and care teams.
• Maintain professional licensure, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Minimum two years of experience preferred, with experience in long-term care, assisted living, or geriatric nutrition strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams preferred.

Why Join Us

Guided by our mission of Inspiring a Spirit of Community and Well-Being , we are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care through our SHINE values: Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence, Nothing Less than the Best, and Enjoy Your Journey.

Benefits

• Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Choice of 3 Medical Plans, Including an HSA Option
• Dental Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life, Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Uniform Reimbursement
• License Reimbursement
• MD Ortho – Free Telemedicine & Direct Orthopedic Services
• Garner Health – Expert Doctor Matching & Healthcare Savings
• Free membership to our on-site wellness center
• On-Site Credit Union
• On-Site Hair Salon
• On-Site Massage Therapy & Esthetician Services
• Employee Emergency Relief Fund
• Employee Assistance Program

Working Conditions

General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature ranges, air quality, ventilation, and low noise levels.

Physical Demands

Lifts, carries, pushes or otherwise manipulates inventory and office materials weighing up to 15lbs. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens from residents and various cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. Minimal risk when standard safety precautions are followed.