Celebrated as the #2 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Goodwin Living ranks #2 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

About the Position

Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to residents.  Ensures resident satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.

Job Duties:

• Assesses the nutritional status of adult and/or geriatric resident through documentation in the medical record.   Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, visual assessment and interpretation of laboratory values.
• Develops and revises a nutrition care plan based on information from the resident, medical record, family and health care team members.
• Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and resident rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards.
• Completes all required documentation, reports and logs in a timely, professional and thorough manner including monthly weight loss report and quarterly dietary oversight (Assisted Living)
• Communicates effectively with all team members, residents and families through conferences, individual consultation and committee participation.  This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication.
• Advises department on resident care and food service issues.
• Provides consultations to residents in residential living regarding their specific diet needs and concerns.
• Plans regular and modified menus based on current diet manual as needed

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; minimum one year work experience as a dietitian preferred.

Language Skills: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:            

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

 Computer Skills:

Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate hospital’s admission, discharge and transfer (ADT) system, and other computer-based systems, which manage patient-care records. Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic use of MS applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

 Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

 Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration).  Must achieve Registered Dietitian credential within six (6) months of date of hire.  State Licensure, as required

 Physical Demands:

 The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A sampling of our many benefits!

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to PRN team members: 

• Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day! 
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development  
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED 
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family! 
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More 

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.