LTC Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Care Leadership

Serene-Health-Services; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Serene-Health-Services is seeking a full-time Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist for a Long-Term Care setting in Massachusetts. The role involves delivering medical nutrition therapy, evaluating treatment outcomes, and coordinating with Dining Services and clinical staff to ensure high-quality nutritional care for residents.

The incumbent will apply federal/state guidelines, lead without formal supervision, and train staff as needed. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university starting Jan 1, 2024.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in the state of Pennsylvania or acquires licensure and registration within 6 months of hire date.
• Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination.
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, client, interdisciplinary team, other personnel and the public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in a nursing facility.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and provide guidance to other personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Food Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Directly provides nutrition services according to policies, procedures, and federal/state requirements.
• Although this is not a supervisory function, the registered dietitian has administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties and train employees as they see fit.
• Responsibilities include planning, organizing, developing, and directing the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility to ensure compliance.
• Works effectively with others to ensure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis.
• Acts as a resource to the Dining Services Department Head so that the dining services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Act as a liason between the dining department and clinical staff.
• The Registered Dietitian consistently embodies the characteristics necessary to drive the Company's Purpose, Vision, Values, and DNA.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Master's degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Serene-Health-Services is seeking a full-time Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist for a Long-Term Care setting in Massachusetts. The role involves delivering medical nutrition therapy, evaluating treatment outcomes, and coordinating with Dining Services and clinical staff to ensure high-quality nutritional care for residents.

The incumbent will apply federal/state guidelines, lead without formal supervision, and train staff as needed. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.