Registered Dietitian

Whitney Rehab Care Center; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Whitney Rehab Care Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our long-term care team. The Dietitian will assess, plan, and implement nutritional programs to meet residents' dietary needs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The RD will collaborate with nursing and dietary staff, provide nutrition education, and ensure menus meet medical and cultural needs while adhering to Department of Public Health and CMS standards.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential required.
• Connecticut state license or eligibility required.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ nutritional status at admission and as required by regulation.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor intake, weight changes, and overall progress.
• Provide guidance on therapeutic diets and ensure menus meet medical and cultural needs.
• Collaborate with Food Service Director and Dietary Department on diet orders.
• Conduct staff training on nutrition and safe food handling practices.
• Participate in QAPI activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with DPH, CMS and facility standards.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Menu planning

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

RD/RDN credential

Connecticut license

Job description

Dietitian

Overview

$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.