Registered Dietitian

Brentwood Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility; Apponaug (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Brentwood-Nursing-Home-and-Rehabilitation-Facility is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian with Long-Term Care experience to provide nutrition care for residents. You will assess needs, plan care, participate in MDS, and help shape therapeutic menus.

The role involves collaboration with nursing and medical teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality dietary services in a supportive LTC setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or related field.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or skilled nursing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MDS assessments and regulatory requirements for dietary services in LTC.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial nutrition assessments, care plans and MDS as part of care planning.
• Attend weekly risk meetings and monitor residents for weight loss or nutrition concerns.
• Oversee the dietary department to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide input into menu planning and develop therapeutic diets tailored to individuals.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians and interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensure adherence to nutrition standards and best practices in LTC.

Skills

MDS assessments knowledge

Regulatory knowledge LTC

Nutrition care planning

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian (RD) with Long-Term Care (LTC) experience to join our healthcare team in providing quality nutrition care to residents. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to positively impact the health and well-being of older adults in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial nutrition assessments, care plans, and MDS (Minimum Data Set) as part of the care planning process.

• Attend weekly risk meetings and monitor residents for weight loss or other nutrition-related concerns.

• Oversee the dietary department to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Provide input into menu planning and develop therapeutic diets tailored to individual needs.

• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.

• Ensure adherence to nutrition standards and best practices in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.

• Previous experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or skilled nursing settings preferred.

• Strong knowledge of MDS assessments and regulatory requirements for dietary services in LTC.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative environment with dedicated healthcare professionals.

• Flexibility with a part-time schedule (16 hours/week).

• Opportunity to enhance your skills and grow professionally.

• Competitive pay and benefits for part-time employees.