Job Description
Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.
We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our dedicated clinical team at Richfield in Salem, VA. This is an excellent opportunity for an RD passionate about clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and long-term care.
Shift/Status:
• PRN: Working 16-20 hours per week
• Pay based on experience
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to residents and families
• Complete MDS assessments and participate in care planning for high-risk residents (e.g., feeding tubes, dialysis)
• Develop, oversee, and monitor individualized clinical nutrition care plans
• Complete/oversee all nutrition consults ordered by healthcare providers
• Monitor, document, and report significant weight changes
• Educate and in-service facility staff regarding nutrition policies and best practices
• Attend care plan meetings, risk meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Mentor/Precept CDM candidates as assigned
• Monitor quality measures to identify residents at nutritional risk
• Conduct audits related to nutritional programs and kitchen sanitation
• Consult with Dining Services leadership regarding menu planning and regulatory compliance
• Review nutrition and dining policies in preparation for state surveys
• Prepare monthly Quality Assurance reports and attend QA meetings
• Maintain compliance with all facility safety, health, and regulatory guidelines
Required Qualifications:
• Valid Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) license
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift/move over 50 lbs frequently
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with residents, families, and staff
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Preferred:
• Experience as a Registered Dietitian in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility (SNF)
• Master's degree preferred
Benefits (Full-Time):
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Voluntary benefits (life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Why Work at Friendship?
• Award-winning employer
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive work culture
• Opportunities for professional growth in clinical nutrition
• Meaningful work improving the health and quality of life of older adults
Friendship values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
