Lead Registered Dietitian
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 providing excellent nutritional care and supporting residents’ health and well-being. The position may provide coverage in multiple buildings based on company needs and requires residency within the service area. The Lead Registered Dietitian works with residents, families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams, and assists the Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling Registered Dietitians. The role also involves complying with COVID-19 vaccination policies where required by state, local, or customer requirements.
Requirements
- 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, including 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.
- Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies, as required by state, local, or customer requirements.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 10 pounds and push or pull up to 10 pounds; stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
- Residency 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
- Free telemedicine services on Day 1.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k).
- Earned wage access through PNC EarnedIt.
- Financial wellness support from PNC Workplace Banking.
- Free prescription discount program.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Employee stock purchase plan; not available in Arkansas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
