Lead Registered Dietitian — Geriatric Nutrition

Manchester-Center-For-Rehabilitation-and-Healing-1; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our skilled nursing team.

You will manage the nutrition for residents across short-term, long-term, hospice, and enteral feeding patients, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality care. This role includes mentoring nutrition staff and collaborating with clinical and culinary teams.

Competitive compensation up to $40/hour based on experience; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state license to practice as an RD.
• Ability to evaluate and treat geriatric residents independently.
• Experience leading nutrition staff and managing QAPI activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor advanced nutrition care for short-term and long-term residents.
• Provide mentorship and project oversight for nutrition staff.
• Coordinate with Nursing, Kitchen, and Medical teams for nutritional care.
• Review menus for nutritional value and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in investigations and DOH surveys as needed.

Skills

Licensed Dietitian (RD)

Geriatrics / Elder care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our skilled nursing team.

You will manage the nutrition for residents across short-term, long-term, hospice, and enteral feeding patients, while ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality care. This role includes mentoring nutrition staff and collaborating with clinical and culinary teams.

Competitive compensation up to $40/hour based on experience; Equal Opportunity Employer.