Registered Dietician

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility; South Amsterdam (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement options

Job summary

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in New York is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join their team. The RD will assess nutrition status, develop care plans, and deliver evidence-based nutrition care to residents in a long‑term care setting.

This position is in person with potential for hybrid in-person/remote work. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics and RD certification; a Master’s degree with emphasis in nutrition is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics required.
• RD certification in New York or successful completion of RD exam required.
• Master’s degree with emphasis in nutrition preferred.
• 1–3 years direct care experience; long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status and energy/protein needs of residents.
• Evaluate data, plan and deliver nutrition care and modify plans of care.
• Consult with Food Service on therapeutic diets and menu planning.
• Provide nutrition information and education to residents and staff.
• Participate in inspections and ensure compliance with standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Master's degree preferred in nutrition

Job description

Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility is looking for a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join their team.

We offer:

Competitive salary with professional growth and stability

Excellent benefits including PTO, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, retirement options and much more!

Potential for Hybrid In-Person/Remote Opportunity!

Great work environment with a strong, dynamic interdisciplinary team

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year depending on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday and occasional on‑call as needed

Experience: Registered Dietitian: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree with emphasis in nutrition preferred from an accredited program. Must have RD

Experience Required: One to three years’ direct care experience with one to two years’ experience in long‑term care preferred.

Professional Licensure and Certification Required: Certification in dietetics‑nutrition in New York State, or successful completion of the Registered Dietitian examination offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or Certified Nutrition Specialist exam offered by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists are acceptable.

Essential Functions

• Assess nutrition status, including laboratory data, fluid status, energy and protein needs of resident.
• Evaluates and interprets data, reviews and modifies plans of care, and delivers nutrition care to residents.
• Routinely provides nutrition‑related information/technical assistance by conducting meal rounds, test trays, menu checks and other services as needed.
• Accurately assesses, plans and delivers nutrition care to residents fed by enteral means.
• Prepare residents for self‑management of nutrition care.
• Helps develop and implement QAPI processes within the facility.
• Consults with Food Service Director to develop appropriate therapeutic diets.
• Makes referrals as necessary to other health care providers.
• Participates in inspections (surveys) conducted by authorized agencies
• Provides safe resident nutritional care while demonstrating knowledge and competency in ordering nutritional interventions, and in accordance with physician/NP orders, according to established standards and policies.
• Maintains awareness of new updates/standards and incorporates them into his/her nutritional practice throughout the continuum of care.
• Assists co‑workers as needed and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
• Exhibits professional conduct and behavior through cooperative interactions with others and accepts personal responsibility for their own actions.
• Reports any change in condition of a resident to the appropriate nursing supervisor.
• Reports any resident care issues to the appropriate nursing supervisor.
• Exhibits professional conduct and behavior through cooperative interactions with others and accepts personal responsibility for their own actions.

This position may accommodate a hybrid schedule! Looking for the right candidate to join our team!