Senior Registered Dietitian — LTC Nutrition Lead

Avalon Health Care Group; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital

Legal Benefits, Identity Theft

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Franciscan Care Center in Merced, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a full-time role. The position offers wage range of $55.00–$60.00 per hour and responsibilities across nutrition assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The RD will provide medical nutrition therapy, participate in a professional team, and support education for Nutrition Services managers within long-term care settings.

Qualifications

• Must have a Dietitian Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or closely related field.
• 3 years combined experience in Long Term Care.
• Clinical and administrative background in Dietetics.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality food service and nutritional care for residents.
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and apply interventions.
• Ensure assessments and care plans meet standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor nutrition and hydration.
• Assist in orienting and training Nutrition Services managers.
• Serve as a nutrition care resource through consultation and in-service education.
• Respond to emergent situations across regional facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical nutrition care

Education

Dietitian Certification

Bachelor in Nutrition

Job description

Franciscan Care Center in Merced, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a full-time role. The position offers wage range of $55.00–$60.00 per hour and responsibilities across nutrition assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The RD will provide medical nutrition therapy, participate in a professional team, and support education for Nutrition Services managers within long-term care settings.