Registered Dietitian

Healthcare Services Group, Inc; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. in Lexington, SC is seeking a full-time, on-site Registered Dietitian to provide individualized nutritional assessments and medical nutrition therapy for residents, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

You will conduct nutrition screenings, counsel residents and families on dietary needs, and support weight management and specialty diet protocols while documenting interventions and participating in care conferences.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential and SC licensure preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or similar healthcare settings beneficial.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Evidence-based dietetics practice applied to diverse resident populations.
• Ability to develop and monitor care plans with clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition screenings and individualized assessments.
• Counsel residents and families on dietary needs.
• Develop and monitor care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document interventions and participate in care conferences.
• Support weight management and specialty diet protocols.
• Collaborate with dining services to align menus with clinical needs.

Skills

Dietetics

Nutrition Counseling

Weight Management

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Communication & Documentation

Education

RD/RDN credential

SC licensure

Job description

Company Description

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is a long-standing provider of housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services for healthcare organizations across the country. With 50 years of experience, HCSG focuses on improving operational, regulatory, and financial outcomes for clients through well-designed systems and consistent performance measurement. The company emphasizes accountability, quality assurance, and continuous program improvement. Team member training and development at all levels are central to HCSG’s commitment to excellence. More information is available at hcsg.com.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Registered Dietitian role is based in Lexington, SC. The Registered Dietitian will provide individualized nutritional assessments and medical nutrition therapy for residents, including development and monitoring of care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Daily responsibilities include conducting nutrition screenings, counseling residents and families on dietary needs, and supporting weight management and specialty diet protocols in accordance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements. The role also involves documenting nutrition interventions, participating in care conferences, and partnering with dining services to ensure menus and meal services align with residents’ clinical needs and preferences. The Registered Dietitian will contribute to quality assurance initiatives, staff education, and continuous improvement of nutritional services.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong expertise in Dietetics and Nutrition, with the ability to apply evidence-based practices to diverse resident populations.
• Candidates should possess skills in Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management to support residents in achieving and maintaining individualized health goals.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in Medical Nutrition Therapy, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring for acute and chronic conditions.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and state licensure (as required in South Carolina) are strongly preferred.
• Experience in long-term care, acute care, or similar healthcare settings is beneficial.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with the ability to work closely with clinical and dining services teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to regulatory compliance and resident-centered care.