Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Registered Dietitian to conduct nutritional assessments for new admissions and ongoing reviews, develop care plans, and educate patients. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring CMS/DOH compliance through thorough documentation.

The RD will monitor weight changes, contribute to quality initiatives, and assist with menu reviews to meet USDA guidelines. State licensure and active RD credentialing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification if mandated by the state.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for new admissions and quarterly reviews.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care team members.
• Ensure CMS and DOH compliance through proper documentation.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in charts.
• Monitor resident weight weekly and monthly for nutritional changes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve outcomes.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits and document findings.
• Review and approve menus to meet USDA guidelines semi-annually.
• Perform other tasks within scope of practice as needed.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

Clinical nutrition

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Tools

Electronic health records

CMS/DOH compliance tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high‑risk residents.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, including those related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH).
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Monitor all residents for changes in weight weekly and/or monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes as needed.
• Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Review and approve menu on a semi-annual basis to ensure it meets USDA guidelines.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state).
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Possesses the ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, develop and implement and monitor effective plans for improvement.
• Proficiency in providing general nutrition interventions.
• Familiarity with state survey processes and adherence to nutrition care regulations.
• Competency in electronic charting systems.