Registered Dietitian 5K Sign-On Bonus

NATIONAL HEALTH - WHITE OAK LLC•Shelby, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak Shelby is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated Registered Dietitian to support residents’ nutritional health and well-being. The Registered Dietitian assesses, develops, implements, and monitors residents’ nutritional care while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility guidelines. The position also supports quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and dietary operations as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, salaried, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
Active Registered Dietitian (RD) license in good standing.
Knowledge of long-term care regulations and nutritional standards.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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 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.