Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional development

Licensure dues reimbursement

Academy membership reimbursement

CPEU reimbursement

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

EAP

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to plan, coordinate and oversee clinical nutrition operations, delivering Medical Nutrition Therapy, malnutrition screenings and individualized interventions for residents. You will educate residents and caregivers and document care and discharge recommendations.

As a member of the leadership team, you will help establish clinical standards, monitor staff performance, lead audits, update policies, and support onboarding,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and ACEND-approved supervised practice.
• Pass the CDR national examination to become RD/RDN.
• ACEND-accredited pathway required for licensure and credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate clinical nutrition operations and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Perform malnutrition screenings, clinical assessments and develop interventions.
• Educate residents and caregivers; document care and discharge recommendations.
• Lead quality improvement activities, audits, policy updates, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, medical, therapy and other departments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (regionally accredited university)

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

ACEND accreditation

CDR national examination

Job description

Brief Description

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: Bonus Eligible!

Join our community

When you join our team, you work with purpose, form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and make a difference for countless individuals. Here, our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal well-being is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing.

What you will be doing

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist plans, schedules, and coordinates clinical nutrition operations while supporting the Nutrition Care Supervisor and Dining Services team. This role provides Medical Nutrition Therapy, including malnutrition screenings, clinical assessments, individualized interventions, follow-up care, documentation, discharge recommendations, and resident or caregiver education. The RDN also develops nutrition and wellness activities and collaborates with nursing, pharmacy, medical, therapy, and other facility departments to promote coordinated resident care.

As a member of the leadership team, the RDN helps establish clinical standards, monitor staff performance, lead quality improvement activities, conduct audits, update policies, and support interviews and onboarding. The role also provides staff education and participates in budget, food safety, infection control, cost-control, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

What we offer

• $5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus! $1,000 after 60 days and $1,000 each month for a total of $5000
• Comprehensive support for professional development.
• CDR and State Licensure Dues Reimbursement
• Academy Membership Reimbursement
• CPEU Reimbursement

Benefits: YES! Start day one!

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Employee Perks & Rewards

Education

About you

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credentialing
• Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or a food service corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies.
• Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience within long-term care or healthcare settings

If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you.