Registered Dietitian to cover two locations in Illinois at

About The Role

Get Fired Up! Ignite Medical Resorts is HIRING a Registered Dietitian to cover 2 of our Illinois locations: Hanover Park and McHenry.

If you want to work for a company where your contributions are truly appreciated, Ignite your passion and join #TeamIgnite!

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nutritional care and foodservice programs for residents and patients within skilled nursing, rehabilitation, post-acute, long-term care, and healthcare settings. The RD serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring optimal nutritional status, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, and resident satisfaction. The position supports resident-centered care while working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, speech therapy, foodservice management, and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Nutrition Management

Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for all residents/patients according to facility policy and regulatory requirements.
Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on medical diagnosis, nutritional risk, laboratory values, medications, and resident preferences.
Monitor and evaluate residents at nutritional risk, including:

o Significant weight changes
o Malnutrition
o Dehydration
o Pressure injuries
o Diabetes
o Renal disease
o Cardiac conditions
o Nutrition support therapies

Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and ongoing nutrition interventions.
Review and update nutrition care plans as clinical conditions change.
Document assessments, recommendations, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Participate in admission, quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments.

Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable CMS, state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of long-term care regulations and best practices.
Assist facility leadership during state surveys and regulatory audits.
Monitor and support compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
Assist with development and revision of dietary policies and procedures.

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing leadership, rehabilitation staff, speech-language pathologists, social services, and foodservice personnel.
Communicate nutrition-related recommendations and interventions.
Support resident-centered decisions regarding diet liberalization and quality of life initiatives.
Educate caregivers, nursing staff, residents, and families regarding nutrition-related concerns and interventions.

Food Service & Menu Management

Review and approve menus to ensure nutritional adequacy and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with culinary and dining service teams to enhance:

o Resident satisfaction
o Menu variety
o Therapeutic diets
o Cultural preferences
o Seasonal offerings

Conduct routine kitchen and dining room audits.
Monitor food quality, meal service, sanitation, and customer satisfaction.
Recommend supplements, fortified foods, texture modifications, and therapeutic diet adjustments as needed.
Support implementation of person-centered dining programs.

Quality Improvement & Leadership

Participate in QAPI initiatives focused on:

o Weight management
o Malnutrition prevention
o Hydration
o Wound healing
o Resident satisfaction

Analyze nutrition-related clinical outcomes and trends.
Provide recommendations to improve clinical and financial performance.
Support dining enhancement programs and hospitality-focused initiatives.
Serve as a nutrition resource for facility leadership and staff.

If you are dedicated, compassionate, dependable and energetic – WE WANT YOU!

Awesome Benefits that Ignite Team Members can expect

COMPETITIVE WAGES
GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION
401K PLAN WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
PAID TIME OFF
HOLIDAY PAY
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - LIFE/AD&D, STD, LTD, CRITICAL ILLNESS, ACCIDENT, HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA)
EMPLOYER PAID LIFE INSURANCE
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE 20% DISCOUNT FOR IN PERSON CLASSES
HOSPITALITY AND TEAMWORK FOCUSED CULTURE
50% OFF IN OUR ON-SITE RESTAURANT AND LUXECAFE PROUDLY SERVING STARBUCKS
A COMMITMENT TO TECHNOLOGY
FREE PLANET FITNESS MEMBERSHIP
ON DEMAND PAY
COMPANY SPONSORED DOORDASH DELIVERY SERVICE
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
SUPER PERKS PROGRAM PET INSURANCE 12%-30% DISCOUNTS
SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE BENEFITS

Ignite Medical Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or related field from an accredited institution.

Credentials

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Current state licensure/certification where required.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) knowledge preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of CMS and long-term care regulations.
Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and therapeutic diets.
Experience with electronic health records (EHR).
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Knowledge of texture-modified diets and dysphagia management.
Understanding of infection prevention, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
Strong collaboration and leadership skills.