Registered Dietitian

Santa Clara Post Acute; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access earned wages before payday

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Continuing Education & Training

Job summary

Santa Clara Post Acute is hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our dedicated team in Santa Clara, California. We focus on person-centered care and are committed to providing excellent service that meets the unique needs of our residents.

The Registered Dietitian will play a crucial role in assessing residents' nutritional needs and advising the clinical team. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in acute or long-term care and knowledge of dietary regulations and the aging process.

We offer competitive wages and great benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in an acute or long-term care environment.
• Excellent knowledge of skilled nursing regulations (federal/state/local).
• Knowledge of the physical, psychosocial, and social needs of long-term care residents.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional care of each resident.
• Advise on nutritional status, lab value interpretation, and therapeutic diets.
• Ensure optimal nutrition and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of skilled nursing regulations

Knowledge of the aging process

3-5 years’ experience in acute or long-term care

Tools

PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Description

Are You Looking for Your New Career? We are now hiring a Registered Dietitian (RD) to be the newest member of our awesome team!

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person‑centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and their families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What Makes Us Special?

• UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
• Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Continuing Education & Training: Stay current with industry standards.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

If yes, how you will contribute to the team:

As the Registered Dietitian (RD), you will be responsible for assessing the nutritional care of each resident/patient in the center. You will advise the clinical team, dietary department, and Administration on the nutritional status of residents, including lab value interpretation, nutritional intake, consumption patterns, food/drug interactions, therapeutic diets, and overall customer satisfaction. Your role is key to ensuring optimal nutrition for our residents and maintaining high standards of care.

Must Have:

• 3-5 years’ experience in an acute or long‑term care environment.
• Excellent knowledge of skilled nursing regulations (federal/state/local) as they pertain to the dietary field, including interpretation and implementation.
• Excellent knowledge of the aging process and the physical, psychosocial, and social needs of the long‑term care resident population with regard to nutrition.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with PointClickCare (PCC).

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

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