Registered Dietitian (RD) - Flexible Schedule

Ginger Cove; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 52,348 - 60,614; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ginger Cove, located in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a Part‑Time Registered Dietitian to join our Culinary Services team. The role supports resident health through nutrition assessment, education, and collaboration with nursing and interdisciplinary teams.

This 16–24 hour per week position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities to impact quality of life for older adults, with care coordination, EMR documentation, and menu development support.

Qualifications

• College degree in Nutrition or related field; master’s preferred.
• Registered/licensed dietitian with maintained licensure
• Minimum five years’ experience in a healthcare environment preferred
• Ability to organize, supervise, delegate, and provide leadership
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Professional presentation and demeanor
• Concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with colleagues, residents, and families
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve wellness goals for residents
• Willingness to complete state‑regulated educational requirements within the specified time‑frame

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and participate in care planning.
• Review therapeutic diet orders for appropriateness.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status and propose interventions.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families.
• Meet with residents during meals to assess needs.
• Assist new residents with dining transitions.
• Support hydration and nutrition initiatives across the community.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, speech therapy, and culinary leadership.
• Assist with menu development and nutritional analysis.
• Support infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory initiatives.
• Conduct staff education on nutrition topics.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR software

Job description

Job Details: Location: Annapolis, MD 21401. Position Type: Part Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $38.00 - $44.00 Hourly. Travel Percentage: Negligible. Job Shift: Day Shift. Job Category: Health Care. Registered Dietitian (RD) | Part‑Time | Flexible Schedule.

Join Ginger Cove! We are a premier CARF‑accredited life‑care retirement community in Annapolis and are seeking a Part‑Time Registered Dietitian to join our Culinary Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dietitian who enjoys working collaboratively with nursing, culinary, and interdisciplinary teams to improve the health and quality of life of older adults.

Schedule & Perks

• Part‑Time Position (16-24 hours a week)
• Flexible schedule
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Beautiful waterfront campus in Annapolis
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

What You’ll Do

As our Registered Dietitian, you’ll play an essential role in supporting resident health through nutrition assessment, education, and collaboration with our healthcare and culinary teams.

• Complete nutrition assessments and participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Review and ensure appropriate therapeutic diet orders
• Document nutrition assessments and interventions within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Monitor residents’ nutritional status and recommend interventions as appropriate
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families
• Meet with residents during meal service to evaluate satisfaction and nutritional needs
• Assist new residents with successful dining transitions
• Support hydration and nutrition initiatives throughout the community
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, speech therapy, and culinary leadership to optimize resident outcomes
• Assist with seasonal menu development and nutritional analysis
• Support infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Conduct staff education and in‑service training on nutrition‑related topics
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and organizational standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College degree in Nutrition or related field; master’s preferred
• Registered/licensed dietitian with maintained licensure
• Minimum five years’ experience in a healthcare environment preferred
• Ability to organize, supervise, delegate, and provide leadership
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Professional presentation and demeanor
• Concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with colleagues, residents, and families
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve wellness goals for residents
• Willingness to complete state‑regulated educational requirements within the specified time‑frame

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (accrual‑based)
• Tuition assistance and scholarship programs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Additional voluntary (ancillary) benefits

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.