Registered Dietitian

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks flexible time off per year

Paid holidays

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Daily Pay

$500 referral bonus

Tuition assistance up to $3,000 per学期

Wellness Program & Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

PACE of Southwest Michigan in Niles, MI is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver personalized nutrition care to older adults, developing individualized care plans and collaborating with medical teams.

You will conduct assessments, provide MNT for chronic diseases, and support families in the community setting. A $5,000 sign-on bonus accompanies a full-time schedule with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• RD or RDN credential (registered dietitian).
• 1–2 years clinical nutrition experience (geriatrics/long-term care/community health).
• At least 1 year working with frail and elderly populations.
• CDE desired; ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments at enrollment and during changes in condition.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for chronic diseases.
• Monitor weight, labs, intake, and nutrition risk indicators.
• Recommend therapeutic diets and oral supplements as needed.
• Participate in IDT meetings and care planning.
• Educate participants and caregivers on nutrition and healthy eating.
• Conduct home visits to assess food access and safety.
• Coordinate with home care teams to address nutrition barriers.
• Organize home-delivered meals and supplements as required.
• Oversee kitchen area and monitor meal services.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Geriatrics

Clinical nutrition

CDE (desirable)

ServSafe cert (required or within 6mo)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 8am - 4:30pm | No weekends! No holidays!

Department: PACE of Southwest Michigan | Niles, MI & St. Joseph, MI

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

What YOU’ll Do

Make a meaningful impact while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. As a Registered Dietitian at PACE of Southwest Michigan, you'll help older adults maintain their health, independence, and quality of life through personalized nutrition care. Working alongside medical, nursing, rehabilitation, and social services professionals, you'll develop individualized care plans and play a vital role in supporting participants' overall well-being.

$5,000 sign-on bonus!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments upon enrollment, semi and annually, and with any significant change in participant condition.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for chronic diseases.
• Monitor weight trends, laboratory values, oral intake, dentition, and nutritional risk indicators.
• Recommend therapeutic diets, oral nutrition supplements, and texture‑modified diets.
• Actively participate in IDT meetings, care planning, and case conferences.
• Provide individualized nutrition education and counseling to participants and caregivers.
• Conduct home visits as needed to assess food access, safety, and ability to prepare meals.
• Coordinate with home care teams to address nutrition‑related barriers in the community setting.
• Organize home delivered meals and supplements as required.
• Oversee the PACE kitchen area.
• Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance, and tray accuracy.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical nutrition experience (geriatrics, long‑term care, or community health preferred).
• Minimum of one (1) year working with the frail and elderly.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), desired.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required - if certification is not held at the time of hire, it must be obtained within six months of the hire date.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Job Benefits

• Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year—plus paid holidays on top of that.
• Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
• Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.

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