Resident-Centric Registered Dietitian

NATIONAL HEALTH - WHITE OAK LLC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tobacco-free facility

Job summary

White Oak Shelby is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated Registered Dietitian (RD) to support the nutritional health and well-being of our residents. This RD role focuses on individualized nutrition care plans, regulatory compliance, and high-quality dietary services throughout the facility.

Join an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure resident-centered care, participate in care plan and Medicare meetings, and drive staff education.

Qualifications

• Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) active license in good standing.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and nutritional standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, quarterly, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments and documentation.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, administration, and the corporate dietary consultant to support optimal resident outcomes.
• Participate in care plan meetings, Medicare meetings, wound and weight meetings, infection control meetings, and other interdisciplinary committees.
• Provide nutrition-related education and in-services to dietary and facility staff.
• Assist with menu planning, food service quality assurance, and policy development.
• Conduct quality improvement audits and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of nutrition research, regulations, and food service best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

Job description

White Oak Shelby is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated Registered Dietitian (RD) to support the nutritional health and well-being of our residents. This RD role focuses on individualized nutrition care plans, regulatory compliance, and high-quality dietary services throughout the facility.

Join an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure resident-centered care, participate in care plan and Medicare meetings, and drive staff education.