Registered Dietitian — Long-Term Care Nutrition Leader

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Daily Pay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Heartwood Extended Health Care in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to plan, manage, and implement dietary service activities for residents, ensuring they receive adequate and safe nutrition.

The role involves conducting nutritional assessments, making care-plan recommendations, reviewing menus, and participating in quality improvement efforts to promote residents’ well‑being. A Dietetic Internship, RD credential, and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Service Administration (or as required by state regulations).
• Completion of Dietetic Internship or equivalent.
• Registered with the American Dietetic Association and complete continuing education to remain registered (as required by state regulations).
• State licensure or certification (as required by state regulations).
• Prefer long-term care experience and/or food service supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized care plans.
• Make recommendations to Nursing, Dietary Services, and physicians on residents’ nutritional care and Center policies.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document in medical records related to Nutritional Risk.
• Review and approve menus.
• Assist in developing and implementing efficient processes to improve residents’ nutritional well‑being.
• Provide in‑services to Dietary Services and other staff as required by state regulations.
• May serve as a preceptor for Dietary Manager’s course and train new Dietary Services Manager.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Food quality assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition Dietetics or Food Service Administration

Dietetic Internship completed

Registered Dietitian with ADA

State licensure/certification

Job description

Heartwood Extended Health Care in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to plan, manage, and implement dietary service activities for residents, ensuring they receive adequate and safe nutrition.

The role involves conducting nutritional assessments, making care-plan recommendations, reviewing menus, and participating in quality improvement efforts to promote residents’ well‑being. A Dietetic Internship, RD credential, and state licensure are required.