Registered Dietitian
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Dietitians employed in New Mexico earn a median of $35.93 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Registered Dietitian (RD) – Long-Term Care
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center
Roswell, NM
Full-Time or Part-Time
Position Summary
Spring River Rehabilitation & Care Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our interdisciplinary team. This role is responsible for overseeing the nutritional care of residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while supporting resident-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete nutrition assessments for all new admissions, readmissions, and significant changes
- Develop and update individualized nutrition care plans
- Monitor weight trends, intake, and nutritional status
- Provide recommendations and interventions for:
- Weight loss/gain
- Wound healing
- Malnutrition
- Specialized diets
- Collaborate with:
- Nursing
- Providers
- Dietary staff
- Interdisciplinary team (IDT)
- Participate in:
- Care conferences
- QAPI initiatives
- Survey readiness and compliance activities
- Ensure compliance with:
- CMS regulations
- State guidelines
- Facility policies
- Review and support:
- Menu compliance
- Therapeutic diet accuracy
- Food service practices
Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
- Licensed in the State of New Mexico (or eligible)
- Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
- Strong understanding of:
- CMS regulations
- Nutrition support in elderly population
- Wound care nutrition
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Why Join Spring River?
- Supportive leadership team
- Opportunity to impact resident outcomes directly
- Stable and growing facility
- Collaborative interdisciplinary approach
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From Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center
Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 120 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center)-bed nursing home in Roswell, NM, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Spring River Rehabilitation and Care Center
Based in Roswell, NMHires in New MexicoPay on its listings: 7.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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