What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Sheridan Healthcare Services?
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
Full-Time | Multi-Facility Support – Central, Southern Illinois & Chicagoland Region
Sheridan Healthcare Services
Sheridan Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Dietitian to support our Skilled Nursing Facilities across the Central and Southern Illinois region, with additional support for one facility in the Bensenville/Chicagoland area. This role is essential in promoting resident health and wellness by delivering expert nutritional guidance, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring our dietary programs meet quality and regulatory standards.
As a multi-facility support position, the Dietitian will collaborate closely with facility leadership and dietary teams to ensure consistency, compliance, and excellence across all assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess residents’ nutritional needs and create individualized meal plans.
- Review menus and meal programs to ensure nutritional adequacy and alignment with care plans.
- Conduct routine kitchen and sanitation audits to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assist facilities in survey preparation and documentation.
- Provide ongoing education and guidance to residents, families, and staff on nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices.
- Partner with dietary managers and interdisciplinary teams across multiple facilities.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential (required)
- Experience in Skilled Nursing or long-term care environments (preferred)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and documentation abilities
- Ability to balance responsibilities across multiple facilities in different regions
- Positive, flexible, and self-motivated work style
If you’re passionate about improving the lives of seniors through nutrition—and thrive in a dynamic, multi-location role—we’d love to hear from you.
Clinical Dietician | Nutrition Care Specialist | Hospital Dietitian | Clinical Nutritionist | Dietitian Nutritionist | Clinical Nutrition Specialist | Long Term Care Dietician | Skilled Nursing Facility Dietician
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Preferred)
Work Location: In person