Nursing Home Dietician

Valley Manor Inc.; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lehigh County, PA, seeks a Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team. This full-time role focuses on assessing residents, developing nutrition care plans, and supporting recovery and quality of life.

You will collaborate with nursing, physicians, and dietary services, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide nutrition education to residents and families. A bachelor’s degree, RDN credential, and PA licensure eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or a related field is required.
• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CDR RD) is required.
• PA licensure or eligibility for licensure is required where applicable.
• Experience in skilled nursing/long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on admission and as needed.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on medical conditions, needs, and goals.
• Monitor nutritional status, weight, labs, intake, and response to interventions.
• Identify residents at risk for malnutrition, dehydration, or weight loss.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team in care planning and recommendations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

CDR RD credential (RD/Nutritionist)

Job description

Registered Dietitian – Full-Time

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team. This is a full-time opportunity for a dedicated professional who is committed to supporting the nutritional health and overall well-being of our residents.

Valley Manor has proudly served the community for more than 50 years. We provide post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and short- and long-term care in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents upon admission and as required.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on each resident’s medical condition, dietary needs, preferences, and goals.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status, weight changes, laboratory results, food intake, and response to interventions.
• Identify residents at risk for malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, or other nutrition-related concerns.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with nursing, physicians, rehabilitation, dietary services, and other clinical team members.
• Make recommendations regarding therapeutic diets, nutritional supplements, meal modifications, and feeding assistance.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.
• Conduct regular kitchen and meal-service inspections to support food quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.
• Assist with menu review and ensure menus meet residents’ nutritional needs and applicable regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, weight-management, and compliance programs.
• Maintain compliance with federal and Pennsylvania regulations, facility policies, and professional standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required.
• Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure required, where applicable.
• Experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutrition support, food-service sanitation, and long-term-care regulations.

Benefits of a Full-Time Career

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth

Join the Valley Manor team and make a meaningful difference in the health, recovery, and quality of life of our residents.

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.