Registered Dietitian
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments and developing individualized dietary care plans for residents in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, monitoring food service operations for quality and safety, and assisting in supervising dietary staff to ensure optimal nutrition care and regulatory adherence within the facility.
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Summary
Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD / RDN) to support nutrition assessment and care for residents in a long-term care / skilled nursing environment in Lake Wales, FL. This is a part-time, permanent position focused on resident-focused nutrition care, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What You’ll Do
The Registered Dietitian will perform clinical nutrition duties and support the dietary team to ensure residents receive safe, effective, and individualized nutrition care in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Complete initial, quarterly, annual, and significant-change nutritional assessments and care-plan reviews.
- Conduct monthly nutritional reviews for high-risk residents (significant weight change, pressure ulcers, hemodialysis, tube-feeding).
- Assess dietary needs, restrictions, and medications to develop individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide nutrition counseling to residents and families; communicate recommendations clearly.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, morning meetings, and daily stand-ups to coordinate care.
- Monitor foodservice operations for compliance with safety, sanitation, presentation, portion control, and physician-ordered diets.
- Inspect dietary trays prior to delivery to verify compliance with prescribed diets.
- Collaborate with physicians, dialysis dietitians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff.
- Assist with supervision and mentoring of dietary staff as needed.
- Maintain required screenings, documentation, licenses, certifications, and continuing education.
- Maintain professional, resident-centered relationships with residents, families, and staff.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements and preferred experience:
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or eligibility to sit for the RD exam.
- Must hold any dietitian license required by the state of Florida and remain in good standing.
- One year of clinical healthcare experience preferred; completion of an accredited dietetic internship preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and care-plan development skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Competency with basic math for portioning and calculations (fractions, percentages, ratios).
- Able to stand and walk frequently throughout the facility; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Willingness to complete required training and continuing education.
Compensation & Schedule
- Employment type: Part-time, Permanent.
- Posted pay (source): $46.00 (as listed).
- Adzuna estimated annual equivalent (for reference): $85,478 per year (estimated).
- Schedule details to be confirmed with the hiring manager.
Note: Pay information is provided as listed in the source posting. Final pay and schedule will be confirmed by the hiring organization and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
Why Join
- Work in a resident-focused long-term care setting where your clinical nutrition expertise directly improves quality of life.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams (nursing, physicians, dialysis dietitians).
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education to maintain CDR credentials.
- Supportive environment for providing compassionate care to older adults and medically complex residents.
Legal & Compliance
Careertakes and our client adhere to all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to candidates with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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