Lead Registered Dietitian

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.•Roanoke, VA

13h

About The Position

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional services at one or more long-term care facilities. The role focuses on providing excellent nutritional care and enhancing resident health and well-being. The Lead Registered Dietitian assesses residents' nutritional needs, develops individualized meal plans, monitors nutritional status, and provides education and counseling to residents, families, and staff. The role also supports the Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling Registered Dietitians and may provide coverage at multiple buildings based on company needs. The position requires registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and state licensure as applicable, a bachelor's degree, and at least two years of dietary services experience in a long-term care setting. The role involves working with residents, families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams; interpreting dining service cost reports and financial data; and complying with applicable regulatory requirements and vaccination policies. Residency within the service area is required. Offered hourly rates depend on qualifications, experience, education, and facility-specific needs and requirements.

Requirements

Be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Hold a license in Nutrition/Dietetics when required by the applicable state.
Have a bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
Have at least two years of experience in dietary services in a long-term care setting.
Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, and staff.
Have knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in dietary services.
Have basic computer skills for record-keeping and report generation.
Be able to read and interpret dining service cost reports and financial data.
Comply with COVID-19 vaccination policies as required by state, local, and/or customers.
Be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds, push and pull up to 10 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
Be able to work around food and cleaning products.
Reside within the service area.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

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 other duties as assigned.