Hybrid Regional RD - SNF Nutrition & Growth Opportunities

Sweetwater Care; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join a skilled nursing team in a hybrid role with onsite responsibilities. You will provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning, collaborating with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support resident outcomes.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, timely documentation, and compliance with CMS regulations, with a focus on flexible scheduling and professional growth within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with CDR.
• Must hold a state license in the state of TN.
• Willing to oversee multiple communities throughout Tennessee.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete timely, accurate nutrition assessments, follow-ups, and documentation in accordance with CMS regulations and facility policies.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans aligned with physician orders and resident goals.
• Monitor residents at nutritional risk including weight changes, wounds, tube feeding, and intake changes.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, food service, and medical providers for coordinated care.
• Ensure diet orders are accurate and communicated to the food service team.
• Participate in QA activities and survey readiness.

Skills

Nutrition assessments

Care plan development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CMS regulation documentation

QAPI participation

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) with CDR

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join a skilled nursing team in a hybrid role with onsite responsibilities. You will provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and care planning, collaborating with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to support resident outcomes.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, timely documentation, and compliance with CMS regulations, with a focus on flexible scheduling and professional growth within a supportive culture.