Regional Registered Dietitian

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

Position Summary:

Our Tennessee regionis seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team in a skilled nursing setting. This role offers flexibility to support a variety of schedules, including full-time, part-time, or hybrid opportunities depending on candidate preference and community needs.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a culture that prioritizes professional growth, flexibility, and wor-life balance.

At Sweetwater Care:

You’ll be part of a skilled nursing team that values clinical excellence, strong collaboration, and clear, direct communication. We champion each other by recognizing strengths and supporting growth, while working closely with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to deliver the best nutritional outcomes for our community members.

We are committed to providing compassionate, timely nutrition care and creating an environment where Dietitians feel supported, trusted, and empowered to take ownership of their role. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work smarter, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of the residents you serve.

Core 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 that align with physician orders and resident goals
• Monitor residents at nutritional risk, including weight changes, wounds, tube feeding, and altered intake
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, food service team, and medical providers to ensure coordinated care
• Ensure diet orders are accurate, implemented correctly, and communicated effectively to the food service team
• For onsite employees conducting audits for food service department sanitation, accuracy of meal delivery and residents feedback of meals
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on survey risk areas, regulatory deadlines, and facility level initiatives.
• Support survey readiness through compliant documentation and participation in audits as needed
• Provide education to residents, families, and staff as appropriate
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities

Qualifications:

Must be a Registered Dietitian with CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

Must hold a state license in the state of which you are applying if indicated

• Must be willing to oversee multiple communities throughout the state of TN

1 Year experience preferred

This is a hybrid roll with onsite responsibilities