Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Nexdine•Fort Wayne, IN

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a clinical change agent in NEXDINE Hospitality’s senior living services. The role supports a growing, entrepreneurial organization that values clinicians’ expertise and applies a holistic “food is medicine” philosophy through scratch ingredients and culinary-clinical integration. The dietitian will help make a positive impact on seniors by implementing innovative dining and nutrition-related programming at a senior living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is a part-time hybrid role scheduled for 24 hours per week: 16 hours on-site and 8 hours remote. The hourly pay rate is $45.00–$48.00, paid weekly by direct deposit.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian.
Complete at least a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university or college, with coursework accredited or approved by ACEND.
Complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, foodservice corporation, or as part of undergraduate or graduate studies.
Pass the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Obtain and maintain required state licensure to practice dietetics.

Responsibilities

Maintain and follow policies, standards, and programs for optimal, cost-effective nutrition care.
Develop goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high-quality care.
Use equipment, resources, and programs to provide efficient, high-quality care.
Assist with performance planning for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns, and train Food and Nutrition Services employees.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with other facility departments to support a unified approach to patient care.
Establish education programs for facility professional staff, including nursing, pharmacy, and medical and surgical residents.
Develop, implement, and document in-service education programs for nutrition personnel, including Registered Dietitians, Dietitians, and Dietetic Interns.
Engage in research where appropriate, encourage staff research participation, and submit work to professional publications and deliver professional and community lectures.
Maintain systems and training programs that support a safe working environment.
Comply with OSHA requirements and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain compliance with NEXDINE operating standards and the client contract.
Maintain records and reports needed to comply with NEXDINE, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes.
Maintain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and state-board licensure.
Complete professional continuing education annually.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and guidelines, including civil rights, age discrimination, and disability rights laws.