Registered Dietitian

Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Whitney Rehab Care Center in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our long-term care team. You will assess residents' nutritional needs, develop care plans, and educate staff on therapeutic diets to support health and quality of life.

The ideal candidate holds an RD/RDN credential through CDR, a CT license or eligibility, and prior long-term care experience. Strong clinical nutrition knowledge and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current or Eligible for Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Connecticut state license or eligibility for licensure required.
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, menu planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing, dietary, and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ nutritional status upon admission and as required by regulation.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional intake, weight changes, and overall progress.
• Provide guidance on therapeutic diets and ensure menus meet residents’ medical and cultural needs.
• Work closely with the Food Service Director and Dietary Department to ensure meals are prepared and served according to residents’ diet orders.
• Conduct staff training on nutrition, portion control, and safe food handling practices.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all applicable Department of Public Health (DPH), CMS, and facility standards.

Skills

RD credential

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

CDR RD/RDN credential

CT state license or eligibility

Tools

None

Job description

Dietitian

$5000 Sign-On Bonus Whitney Rehab Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our long-term care team. The Dietitian will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nutritional programs to meet the dietary needs of residents, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role plays a key part in promoting residents’ overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life through proper nutrition and education.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ nutritional status upon admission and as required by regulation.


• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.


• Monitor residents’ nutritional intake, weight changes, and overall progress.


• Provide guidance on therapeutic diets and ensure menus meet residents’ medical and cultural needs.


• Work closely with the Food Service Director and Dietary Department to ensure meals are prepared and served according to residents’ diet orders.


• Conduct staff training on nutrition, portion control, and safe food handling practices.


• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.


• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all applicable Department of Public Health (DPH), CMS, and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Current or Eligible for Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).


• Connecticut state license or eligibility for licensure required.


• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility strongly preferred.


• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, menu planning, and regulatory compliance.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing, dietary, and medical staff.