Registered Dietitian
Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center•Memphis, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Registered Dietitian to oversee residents’ nutritional care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support health and well-being. This is a full-time role in skilled nursing and long-term care in Memphis, Tennessee. The dietitian provides person-centered nutrition care, supports regulatory compliance, and helps promote resident satisfaction, dignity, and quality of life.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, as required for professional eligibility.
- Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Active state licensure or certification.
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutrition support, dysphagia considerations, and malnutrition prevention.
- Strong communication, organizational, clinical assessment, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, and an interdisciplinary care team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric nutrition.
Responsibilities
- Complete nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for residents.
- Monitor residents’ nutritional status, weight trends, meal intake, and hydration.
- Recommend therapeutic diets, supplements, and specialized nutrition interventions.
- Collaborate with nursing, dietary services, speech therapy, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
- Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff as appropriate.
- Review and update nutrition documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor residents at risk for malnutrition, unintended weight loss, dehydration, and other nutrition-related concerns.
- Assist with menu reviews and diet modifications, and ensure meals meet residents’ nutritional needs.
- Support compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including CMS requirements.
- Promote resident satisfaction, dignity, and quality of life through person-centered nutrition care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Continuing education opportunities and professional development
- Employee Referral Program
- Paid time off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Career Growth Opportunities
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Job Type
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