Geriatric Long-Term Care Registered Dietitian

SNEB; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Mount Carmel Care Center in North Adams, MA is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian to provide resident-centered nutritional care in a Catholic, not-for-profit long-term care setting.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate residents and families, ensure regulatory compliance, and document in the EMR.

This role supports quality of life and ongoing wellness for residents.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required or eligible in MA.
• Experience with long-term care nutrition standards (CMS) preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition assessment and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for long‑term care and rehab residents.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff in interdisciplinary care meetings.
• Monitor residents’ weight, intake, and clinical indicators; adjust plans as needed.
• Educate residents and families on nutrition, diet modifications, and wellness.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Catholic health care guidelines and standards.
• Support menu planning and special diet accommodations with dietary services.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition and resident outcomes.
• Contribute to a mission-driven, compassionate, resident-centered care environment.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Geriatric nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Care plan development

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary care coordination

Menu planning

Regulatory compliance

Patient and family education

Clinical data analysis

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Massachusetts RD licensure or eligibility

CPR certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Food safety training (SERVSAFE)

Job description

Mount Carmel Care Center, a Catholic, not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehab facility in North Adams, MA, is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian to provide resident-centered nutritional care. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop and monitor individualized care plans, and collaborate closely with nursing, therapy, and medical staff to support residents’ health, recovery, and quality of life. You will educate residents and families, ensure regulatory compliance, support menu planning, and contribute to our mission-driven, faith-informed culture of dignity, respect, and holistic well-being.

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for long‑term care and rehab residents.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff in interdisciplinary care meetings.
• Monitor residents’ weight, intake, and clinical indicators, adjusting plans as needed.
• Educate residents and families on nutrition, diet modifications, and wellness.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Catholic health care guidelines and standards.
• Support menu planning and special diet accommodations with dietary services.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to nutrition and resident outcomes.
• Contribute to a mission-driven, compassionate, resident-centered care environment.

• Medical nutrition therapy
• Geriatric nutrition
• Nutrition assessment
• Care plan development
• EMR documentation
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Menu planning
• Regulatory compliance (CMS/Joint Commission)
• Patient and family education
• Clinical data analysis
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification
• State of Massachusetts RD licensure or eligibility
• CPR certification preferred
• Experience with long‑term care nutrition standards (CMS)
• SERVSAFE or food safety training preferred