Registered Dietitian

Pomeroy Living; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Earn up to 50% of earned pay DAILY

Life insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pomeroy Living in Michigan is seeking a Registered Dietitian to bridge the kitchen and clinic, providing expert nutritional guidance and coaching to residents. You will participate in menu planning with the Chef, complete MDS assessments, and coach dietary staff across two facilities in Rochester Hills and Sterling Heights.

You will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other professionals to coordinate care, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor meal quality while developing individualized

Qualifications

• Must hold a Michigan RD licensure and be registered and licensed to practice as a dietitian.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition.
• 3+ years of clinical experience; 1–2 years of management/supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with electronic health records is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical excellence

Quality & palatability

Resident education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) licensure in Michigan

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.

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
• 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.