Registered Dietitian — Clinical Nutrition Lead

Ignite Medical Resort McHenry; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

EAP

Job summary

Ignite Medical Resorts is hiring a Registered Dietitian to cover two Illinois locations: Hanover Park and McHenry. The RD will plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care and foodservice programs for residents in skilled nursing and related healthcare settings.

The role requires medical nutrition therapy, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and oversight of menus, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes. Excellent communication with physicians, staff, and families is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Current state licensure/certification where required.
• Knowledge of CMS and long-term care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate nutritional care and foodservice programs.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and nutrition interventions.
• Review and update nutrition care plans as clinical conditions change.
• Document assessments and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in admission, quarterly and annual assessments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, speech therapy, and families.
• Review and approve menus for nutritional adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Support quality improvement initiatives (QAPI) and dietary policy development.
• Educate caregivers, staff, residents, and families on nutrition interventions.

Skills

CMS compliance

EHR experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical nutrition therapy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Ignite Medical Resorts is hiring a Registered Dietitian to cover two Illinois locations: Hanover Park and McHenry. The RD will plan, implement, and evaluate nutritional care and foodservice programs for residents in skilled nursing and related healthcare settings.

The role requires medical nutrition therapy, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and oversight of menus, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes. Excellent communication with physicians, staff, and families is essential.