Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

M2 Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Dietitian to lead nutritional care for residents in a long-term care setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and work with the care team to address medical and dietary needs.

Candidates must hold state licensure as a Dietitian, have LTC/clinical experience, and be proficient with EMR and nutrition analysis software. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification as a Dietitian.
• Experience in long-term care or clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents.
• Monitor residents with weight changes, wounds, malnutrition, and other high-risk nutritional needs.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans and prescribed diets as permitted by state law.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in care plan meetings and MDS processes related to nutrition and swallowing status.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

EMR systems

Nutrition analysis software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Nutritional Care and Assessment:

  • Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for all new and existing residents.

  • Monitor residents with significant weight changes, wounds, pressure injuries, malnutrition, and other high-risk nutritional needs.

  • Assess residents' medical history, lab values, medications, food and fluid intake, and potential swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).

• Care Planning and Intervention:

  • Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that address each resident's specific needs, preferences, and medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders).

  • Prescribe therapeutic diets and dietary supplements, as permitted by state law.

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team—including physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, and social workers—to coordinate comprehensive patient care.

  Documentation and Compliance:

  • Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of resident assessments, care plans, and progress in the electronic health record (EHR).

  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations concerning food and nutrition services in a long-term care setting.

  • Participate in care plan meetings and contribute to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process, particularly in relation to nutritional and swallowing status.

• Licensure:

  State licensure or certification as a Dietitian

• Experience:

  Previous experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or other clinical setting is highly preferred.

• Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and nutrition analysis software.

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.