Lead Registered Dietitian

Healthcare Services Group•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Lead Registered Dietitian oversees nutritional services at one or more long-term care facilities for Healthcare Services Group (HCSG). The role focuses on supporting residents’ health and well-being through individualized nutritional care, while ensuring regulatory compliance and contributing to positive resident and customer experiences. The Lead Registered Dietitian also assists the Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling Registered Dietitians, and may provide coverage in multiple buildings based on company needs. Residency within the service area is required.

Requirements

Be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
At least two years of experience in dietary services in a long-term care setting.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, and staff.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in dietary services.
Basic computer skills for record-keeping and report generation.
Ability to read and interpret dining service cost reports and financial data.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies as required by the state, locality, and/or customers.
Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds and push and pull up to 10 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
Residency within the service area is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess residents’ nutritional needs and develop individualized meal plans.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
Monitor and document residents’ nutritional status and progress.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff.
Assist the Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling Registered Dietitians.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve residents’ overall health and well-being.
Provide coverage in multiple buildings based on company needs.
Perform all other duties as assigned.