Senior Living Clinical Dietitian & Nutrition Lead

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living; Chillum (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision packages

401k with company match

PTO and volunteer hours

Onsite medical centers

Employee dining discounts

Education assistance and courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living in Silver Spring, Maryland is seeking a Dietitian to develop and manage nutritional care programs for Continuing Care residents, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting dining operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, documentation of nutritional status, and education for residents and staff, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian and Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Experience in health care food service management and clinical nutrition preferred.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on assessments and integrate them into overall care plans.
• Monitor and document the nutritional status of Continuing Care residents and report findings.
• Evaluate, document, and report on nutritional needs and discharge summaries for Home Health and Hospice residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide nutritional counseling and education.
• Educate on dietary plans, food selection, and adapt recommendations to individual needs.
• Oversee food production systems, sanitation, and menu compliance with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the supervision, training, and evaluation of dining services staff.
• Conduct Quality Assurance audits and maintain confidentiality and safety of records.
• Ensure all services and programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain professional knowledge, registration, and licensure while fostering effective relationships with team members and residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical nutrition

Healthcare food service management

Education

Licensed Dietitian and Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living in Silver Spring, Maryland is seeking a Dietitian to develop and manage nutritional care programs for Continuing Care residents, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting dining operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, documentation of nutritional status, and education for residents and staff, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.