Registered Dietitian

Brentwood-Nursing-Home-and-Rehabilitation-Facility; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 46,012,000 - 57,308,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Competitive pay

Job summary

Brentwood-Nursing-Home-and-Rehabilitation-Facility in Rhode Island is seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian (RD) with Long-Term Care experience to provide quality nutrition care to residents and positively impact their health in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include initial nutrition assessments, care plans, MDS, overseeing the dietary department, menu planning, and developing therapeutic diets; strong regulatory knowledge and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current RD/RDN credential.
• LTC or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS assessments and regulatory requirements for dietary services in LTC.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial nutrition assessments, care plans, and MDS as part of care planning.
• Attend weekly risk meetings and monitor residents for weight loss or other nutrition-related concerns.
• Oversee the dietary department to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide input into menu planning and develop therapeutic diets tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Ensure adherence to nutrition standards and best practices in a long-term care setting.

Skills

Effective communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Job description

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Registered Dietitian (RD) with Long-Term Care (LTC) experience to join our healthcare team in providing quality nutrition care to residents. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to positively impact the health and well-being of older adults in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Complete initial nutrition assessments, care plans, and MDS (Minimum Data Set) as part of the care planning process.

• Attend weekly risk meetings and monitor residents for weight loss or other nutrition-related concerns.

• Oversee the dietary department to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Provide input into menu planning and develop therapeutic diets tailored to individual needs.

• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.

• Ensure adherence to nutrition standards and best practices in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.

• Previous experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or skilled nursing settings preferred.

• Strong knowledge of MDS assessments and regulatory requirements for dietary services in LTC.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative environment with dedicated healthcare professionals.

• Flexibility with a part-time schedule (16 hours/week).

• Opportunity to enhance your skills and grow professionally.

• Competitive pay and benefits for part-time employees.