Geriatric Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Lowell, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

D'Youville - DSC in Lowell, MA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide compassionate, resident-centered nutrition care across long-term care, rehab, memory care, and assisted living. The RD will complete assessments, develop and monitor individualized care plans, manage therapeutic diets, and track outcomes including intake, weights, and labs.

The RD will collaborate with nursing, rehab, and medical staff, support menu planning and regulatory compliance, and educate residents, families, and

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
• Massachusetts state licensure or eligibility
• ServSafe or food safety certification preferred
• Experience in long-term care or senior living preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for long-term care, rehab, memory care and assisted living residents
• Conduct nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and document in EMR
• Monitor residents' weight, intake, and lab values; adjust interventions
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff on interdisciplinary care plans
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition and therapeutic diets
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards for clinical nutrition
• Participate in care conferences and quality improvement initiatives
• Support menu planning and special diets to promote safety and quality of life

Job description

D'Youville - DSC in Lowell, MA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide compassionate, resident-centered nutrition care across long-term care, rehab, memory care, and assisted living. The RD will complete assessments, develop and monitor individualized care plans, manage therapeutic diets, and track outcomes including intake, weights, and labs. This role partners closely with nursing, rehab, and medical staff, supports menu planning and regulatory compliance, and educates residents, families, and staff, helping promote dignity, safety, and quality of life for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for long-term care, rehab, memory care, and assisted living residents
• Conduct nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and document in EMR
• Monitor residents' weight, intake, and lab values; adjust interventions accordingly
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff on interdisciplinary care plans
• Educate residents, families, and staff on nutrition, therapeutic diets, and safe feeding practices
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards for clinical nutrition
• Participate in care conferences and quality improvement initiatives
• Support menu planning and special diets to promote safety, dignity, and quality of life
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Geriatric nutrition
• Nutritional assessment
• Care plan development
• Electronic medical records (EMR) documentation
• Therapeutic diets and texture-modified diets
• Regulatory compliance (long-term care)
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Resident and family education
• Quality improvement in clinical nutrition

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential
• State licensure or eligibility as required in Massachusetts
• ServSafe or food safety certification preferred
• Experience in long-term care or senior living preferred