Registered Dietitian — Geriatric Nutrition & Care Leader

Sunnyside Communities; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

401(k) Match

On-site wellness center

Uniform reimbursement

License reimbursement

Telemedicine/doctor matching benefits

Job summary

Sunnyside Communities in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services for residents in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living, supporting wellness and education initiatives for Independent Living residents.

Responsibilities include N assessment, medical nutrition therapy, diet planning, and interdisciplinary rounds, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and quality care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• RD or RDN credential required.
• Minimum two years of experience preferred, with experience in long-term care, assisted living, or geriatric nutrition strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and education to residents, families, and staff.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident rounds.
• Review and recommend therapeutic diets and diet modifications in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Ensure menus meet nutritional standards and support resident needs across all levels of care.
• Support compliance with CMS, state, and organizational regulations and quality standards.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for residents, families, leadership, and care teams.
• Maintain professional licensure, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Job description

Sunnyside Communities in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services for residents in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living, supporting wellness and education initiatives for Independent Living residents.

Responsibilities include N assessment, medical nutrition therapy, diet planning, and interdisciplinary rounds, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and quality care.