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Registered Dietitian
Liverpool, NY, USA
USD up to 75k / year
Posted on Aug 10, 2026
Registered Dietitian
Posted Date 3 weeks ago(7/23/2026 2:54 PM)
- Requisition ID
- 2026-36324
- # of Openings
- 1
- Area of Interest
- Dining
- Company
- Elderwood
- Location
- Elderwood at Liverpool
- Position Type
- Regular Full-Time
- Salary
- Up to $75,000 / yearly
- Reporting Category
- Non-Clinical
Salary
Up to $75,000 / yearly
Overview
Local Opportunity. Big Impact.
Explore a Clinical Career with Purpose at Elderwood at Liverpool
Certified Dietitian - Nutritionist (CDN) License Required
Elderwood is seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team within our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community.
This role is an opportunity to directly impact the health, recovery, comfort, and quality of life of our residents through individualized nutritional care planning, clinical collaboration, and resident-centered support.
If you are passionate about geriatric nutrition, enjoy building relationships with residents and care teams, and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment - we encourage you to apply.
Why Elderwood?
- Mission-driven organization focused on People Caring for People
- Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical environment
- Opportunity to work closely with residents and families
- Supportive leadership and operational teams
- Meaningful work serving geriatric and rehabilitation populations
Elderwood Benefits:
- 401K with Employer Matching
- PTO & Holiday Package
- Full Suite of Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Position Overview; As Registered Dietitian, you will:
- Conduct nutrition assessments for long-term care and rehabilitation residents
- Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and families
- Collaborate with Nursing, Dining Services, Therapy, and medical providers
- Help ensure regulatory compliance and nutritional best practices
- Support overall resident wellness and quality outcomes
This role serves as an important clinical resource within the facility and plays a key role in supporting safe, effective, and compassionate resident care.
Join Elderwood
At Elderwood, our Registered Dietitians play a vital role in supporting resident wellness, recovery, dignity, and quality of life.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact through clinical nutrition and compassionate care, apply today.
Responsibilities
Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN):
Clinical Nutrition & Resident Care
- Complete nutrition assessments and reassessments for residents
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and families
- Monitor residents’ nutritional status, weight trends, intake, and overall wellness
- Maintain accurate nutrition documentation within the electronic medical record system
Collaboration & Team Partnership
- Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings
- Partner with Dining Services to support appropriate meal planning and service
- Serve as a nutrition resource for facility leadership and clinical teams
- Support and mentor Diet Technicians and dietetic interns, as applicable
Quality, Compliance & Education
- Conduct nutrition-related audits and performance improvement initiatives
- Maintain compliance with CMS, DOH, and nutritional service regulations
- Assist with staff education and in-service training programs
- Support survey readiness and best practice initiatives
Qualifications
Registered Dietitian (RD / CDN):
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- Registered Dietitian credential required
- Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) or state licensure, as applicable
- Long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric experience preferred
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Experience with nutritional software and electronic medical records preferred
The Right Candidate Will Bring
- Compassionate, resident-centered approach
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and counseling abilities
- Team-focused and collaborative mindset
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Passion for improving resident health and quality of life
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
EOE Statement
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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