Registered Dietitian

IVYPARK in; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead clinical nutrition in a fast‑paced skilled nursing setting in Pittsburgh. You will conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop high‑quality care plans, and collaborate with the care team to optimize resident outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Dietary Manager, ensuring accurate MDS entries, and maintaining CMS compliance while delivering safe, evidence‑based nutrition care for aging residents.

Qualifications

• Must be a RD or RDN certified by the CDR.
• Hold a current state license or certification as required by the state.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience in long-term care, sub-acute, or skilled nursing preferred; new graduates considered.
• Proficiency in calculating enteral nutrition regimens and identifying malnutrition.
• Experience with LTC software and executing MDS entries.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments at admission, quarterly, annually, and during status changes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor interventions for high-risk residents (weight loss, tube feeding, skin integrity, dialysis).
• Participate in weekly interdisciplinary care planning with nursing, SLP, physicians, and PT.
• Ensure timely documentation of nutritional status and interventions in the EHR and MDS.
• Collaborate with the Dietary Manager to review menus and ensure diet plans meet nutritional needs and safety standards.
• Maintain CMS F-Tags readiness and compliance for nutrition/hydration and related practices.

Skills

Geriatric care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RDN (CDR)

State licensure

Tools

PointClickCare

MatrixCare

MDS software

Job description

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Nutritional Assessments: Complete comprehensive nutrition evaluations upon admission, quarterly, annually, and during significant changes in status, utilizing standardized tools (e.g., MDS 3.0 Section K).
• High-Risk Resident Management: Develop, implement, and monitor specialized clinical interventions for high-risk residents, specifically targeting involuntary weight loss, tube feedings (enteral nutrition), altered skin integrity (pressure injuries), and dialysis.
• Interdisciplinary Care Planning: Actively participate in weekly interdisciplinary care team meetings, collaborating with nursing, speech therapy (SLP) for dysphagia management, physicians, and physical therapists.
• MDS Documentation: Ensure timely and accurate documentation of resident nutritional status and interventions within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and MDS system.
• Food Service Collaboration: Work closely with the Dietary Manager to review menus, ensure liberalized diet plans meet nutritional adequacy, check food palatability, and maintain high standards of sanitation and food safety.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain facility readiness for state and federal surveys by ensuring all clinical nutrition care practices align with CMS F-Tags (e.g., F692 for Nutrition/Hydration, F693 for Tube Feeding).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Active Credential: Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State Licensure: Hold a current state license or certification as required by the state of practice.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in a long-term care, sub-acute, or skilled nursing setting preferred. New graduates with strong clinical rotations in geriatrics will be considered.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proficiency in calculating enteral nutrition regimens, identifying signs of malnutrition, and managing complex geriatric disease states.
• Technical Skills: Experience using long-term care software (e.g., PointClickCare, MatrixCare) and executing MDS entries.
• Physical Demands & Work Environment Setting: Fast-paced skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
• Physical Effort: Requires frequent walking, standing, and sitting to conduct resident assessments across multiple units.

Salary: $40/hour

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.