Registered Dietitian

Principle LTC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Principle LTC in Greenville, NC is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess residents' nutritional needs, develop care plans, and monitor outcomes in collaboration with nursing, therapy, and medical teams. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition, regulatory compliance, and person-centered care.

You will perform nutritional assessments, document findings in the medical record, educate residents and families, and support survey readiness while participating in care plan

Qualifications

• Current RD with NC licensure or eligibility to obtain NC licensure.
• Bachelor’s or higher in Nutrition/Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program.
• Experience with clinical nutrition in long-term care and familiarity with MDS and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with residents, families, staff, physicians, and administrators.
• Excellent documentation in electronic health records.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and dysphagia management.
• Ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust plans in collaboration with nursing, therapy, and medical teams.
• Document findings in the medical record.
• Provide diet education to residents and families.
• Ensure menus and meal plans meet clinical, cultural, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in care plan meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and support survey readiness.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s in Nutrition/Dietetics

ACEND-accredited program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Description Principle LTC is a North Carolina–based skilled nursing facility management company dedicated to delivering high-quality care across the long-term and post-acute care continuum. The organization supports the operational, clinical, and cultural success of 38 skilled nursing communities while investing in the growth and well-being of the teams who serve residents. With an emphasis on operational clarity, compassionate service, and purposeful leadership, Principle LTC fosters care environments where residents feel supported and staff are empowered to provide intentional, person-centered care. Ongoing investments in facility renovations and approved Certificate of Need projects reflect the company’s commitment to responsible growth and strengthening the communities it serves. Principle LTC’s family of services also includes Cardinal Hospice Care, focused on comfort and dignity at end of life, and Principle Therapy Services, which provides outcomes-driven rehabilitation within skilled nursing settings.

Role Description The Registered Dietitian at Principle LTC is a full-time, on-site role based in Greenville, NC. This role is responsible for assessing residents’ nutritional needs, developing individualized care plans, and monitoring outcomes in collaboration with nursing, therapy, and medical teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting nutritional assessments, documenting findings in the medical record, providing diet education to residents and families, and ensuring menus and meal plans meet clinical, cultural, and regulatory requirements. The Registered Dietitian participates in care plan meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary rounds to support resident health, recovery, and quality of life. This role also helps maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, supports survey readiness, and contributes to staff training on nutrition-related topics.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and licensure to practice in North Carolina, or eligibility to obtain NC licensure promptly.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution; completion of an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program.
• Experience with clinical nutrition in long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar post-acute settings, including familiarity with MDS, care plans, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to perform comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop individualized nutrition interventions, and monitor and adjust plans based on changing clinical needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, therapists, physicians, and administrators.
• Solid documentation skills, including accurate and timely charting in electronic health records and clear reporting for surveys and quality initiatives.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, dysphagia management, and nutrition support, with attention to cultural preferences and person-centered care.
• Capacity to manage a caseload, prioritize tasks, and maintain organization in a fast-paced skilled nursing environment.