Registered Dietitian

POMEROY Living Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Access up to 50% of earned pay daily

Company-paid life insurance

Priority health/Delta Dental/ Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pomeroy Living Corporation is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead the dietary program at our Michigan facilities. You will bridge kitchen and clinic, deliver expert nutrition guidance, and mentor dietary staff.

You’ll manage MDS components, participate in menu planning with our Chef, and provide counselling to residents while ensuring compliance with all regulations. Join a team that values clinical excellence, compassionate care, and ongoing professional growth in a vibrant senior-living

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition, RD credential, and Michigan licensure.
• 3+ years of clinical experience; 1–2 years in management/supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of federal/state regulations and professional conduct in a team environment.
• Preferred: Proficiency with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of the dietary portions of MDS, RAP, and Resident Care Planning; descriptive progress notes reflect patient response to nutritional care.
• Monitor meal service to ensure nutritious, well-prepared, and palatable meals per standardized menus and physician orders.
• Assess patients’ nutritional needs, medical histories, and lifestyle to develop individualized nutrition plans; provide counseling and education on healthy eating and chronic disease management.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Michigan licensure to practice

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Are you a Registered Dietitian who enjoys collaborating with the \"culinary\" side of the job? At Pomeroy Living, you aren’t just filing paperwork; you’re the bridge between the kitchen and the clinic. We’re looking for a leader who will provide expert nutritional guidance, offer support and education to residents, participate in menu planning with the Chef, complete MDS assessments, and coach the dietary staff.

Responsibilities

• Teamwork: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Clinical Excellence & Compliance: Ensure timely, accurate completion of the dietary portion of MDS, RAP, and Resident Care Planning. Maintain descriptive progress notes that reflect the resident’s actual response to nutritional care.
• Quality & Palatability: Monitor meal service to ensure every plate is nutritious, well-prepared, and palatable, strictly adhering to standardized menus and physician diet orders.
• Resident Connection: Assess patients’ nutritional needs, medical histories, and lifestyle to develop individualized nutrition plans. Provide counseling and education on healthy eating habits, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions.

Qualifications

• Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition, current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and licensure to practice as a dietitian in the state of Michigan.
• Experience: 3+ years of clinical experience preferred; 1–2 years of management/supervisory experience.
• Skills: Mastery of federal/state regulations and a high level of professionalism in a team environment.
• Preferred: Proficiency with electronic health records.

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Why Join Pomeroy Living?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Paid Time Off - start accruing day one of orientation
• Paid Holidays
• Access up to 50% of your earned pay DAILY!
• Company-paid Life insurance for FT staff
• Priority Health Medical, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Career advancement opportunities within the Pomeroy Living family

This position will work in collaboration with our other Registered Dietitian’s based out of our two skilled nursing facilities located in Rochester Hills and Sterling Heights, MI. The role involves direct patient interaction in a clinical setting, requiring professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail. Join our team and make a daily impact on the health and happiness of our residents. Join a community that values your expertise and supports your career growth.