Registered Dietitian

Join our team at Avalon as a Registered Dietitian.  

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services  

Fulltime $30-40 Hourly rate range based on experience

At Avalon, we believe that proper nutrition is a vital part of healing, recovery, and overall resident well-being. Guided by our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence, the Registered Dietitian plays a key role in ensuring residents receive individualized, safe, and medically appropriate nutrition care that supports their health goals and quality of life.

Responsibilities for Registered Dietitian:

• Assist food service staff in developing and implementing departmental procedures related to food service operations, equipment, and supplies.

• Review and develop corrective action plans for any food service deficiencies identified during state or federal surveys and submit recommendations to the Administrator for approval.

• Maintain and monitor an ongoing quality assurance program for the Food Services Department.

• Review residents’ dietary requirements and restrictions in accordance with physician-ordered diet plans.

• Assist in developing individualized nutrition care plans, including regular and specialized diets based on clinical needs.

• Support the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing appropriate nutrition components of resident discharge plans.

• Monitor resident nutritional status and recommend adjustments to diet plans as needed to support optimal health outcomes.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure nutrition care aligns with overall treatment goals.

Qualifications for Registered Dietitian:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field required.

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred.

• Strong expertise in clinical nutrition, preferably within geriatric, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing settings.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing healthcare and nutritional services in skilled nursing environments.

Our Core Values in Action

Passion – Providing individualized nutrition care that supports healing, comfort, and quality of life for every resident.

Respect – Honoring residents’ dietary needs, preferences, and dignity through thoughtful and person-centered nutrition planning.

Excellence – Ensuring safe, compliant, and evidence-based nutrition services that promote optimal health outcomes.

Benefits of Registered Dietitian: 

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus

• Health, vision, and dental benefits

• 401(k) with match

• Employee engagement and culture committee

• Company-sponsored life insurance

• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources 

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.