Location: 3935 Sunnyside Drive Harrisonburg VA 22801
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Full Time Exempt
Starting pay will vary based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications
Position Summary The Registered Dietitian provides clinical nutrition services for residents in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living while supporting wellness and nutrition education initiatives for Independent Living residents. This role promotes resident health, safety, and quality of life through evidence-based nutrition care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
· Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
· Provide medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and education to residents, families, and staff.
· Monitor residents’ nutritional status and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record.
· Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and resident rounds.
· Review and recommend therapeutic diets and diet modifications in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
· Ensure menus meet nutritional standards and support resident needs across all levels of care.
· Support compliance with CMS, state, and organizational regulations and quality standards.
· Serve as a nutrition resource for residents, families, leadership, and care teams.
· Maintain professional licensure, credentialing, and continuing education requirements.
· Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
· Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
· Minimum two years of experience preferred, with experience in long-term care, assisted living, or geriatric nutrition strongly preferred.
· Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
· Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams preferred.
· Specialty certifications (e.g., CSG, CDCES) are a plus.
Why Join Us Guided by our mission of Inspiring a Spirit of Community and Well-Being, we are committed to delivering exceptional resident-centered care through our SHINE values: Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence, Nothing Less than the Best, and Enjoy Your Journey.
In addition to a rewarding career opportunity, we offer an excellent benefits package, including:
Personal Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Holidays
Choice of 3 Medical Plans, Including an HSA Option
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Supplemental Life, Accident & Cancer Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Uniform Reimbursement
License Reimbursement
MD Ortho – Free Telemedicine & Direct Orthopedic Services
Garner Health – Expert Doctor Matching & Healthcare Savings
Free membership to our on-site wellness center
On-Site Credit Union
On-Site Hair Salon
On-Site Massage Therapy & Esthetician Services
Discounted Movie Tickets
Employee Emergency Relief Fund
Employee Assistance Program
General office environment with normal lighting levels, temperature ranges, air quality, ventilation, and low noise levels.
Lifts, carries, pushes or otherwise manipulates inventory and office materials weighing up to 15lbs. Always use proper lifting and moving protocols and techniques.
Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens from residents and various cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. Minimal risk when standard safety precautions are followed.
Sunnyside Communities is a nonprofit Life Plan Community (also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community) with more than a century of experience and a commitment to enriching the lives of older adults. With three distinct, award-winning communities across Virginia—Sunnyside in Harrisonburg, King’s Grant in Martinsville, and Summit Square in Waynesboro—we are proud to serve over 800 residents with the support of 500 dedicated team members.
Founded in 1912, Sunnyside Communities is the only retirement organization in Virginia with more than 100 years of continuous service. Our mission is to add life to years by offering retirement living choices that support the physical, spiritual, social, psychological, and security needs of each resident—all within the framework of our caring Christian values.
Each of our communities offers diverse living options, outstanding amenities, and a continuum of care—all designed to deliver comfort, value, and peace of mind.
Our work has been recognized both locally and nationally with awards such as: • Virginia Living Magazine’s Best of Virginia – First Place Winner
• Valley Favorites Award for Most Respected Retirement Community
• International Council on Active Aging Industry Innovators Award
• Commonwealth Council on Aging Best Practices Award
• NuStep Pinnacle Award in Senior Living
• 5-Star Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
With deep roots and a forward-thinking approach, Sunnyside Communities continues to lead the way in senior living—offering vibrant, connected, and meaningful lives for every resident we serve.
