Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

NEXDINE Hospitality•Fort Wayne, IN

8d•$45 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

NEXDINE Hospitality is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to support a senior living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role is part of a growing organization that values clinicians’ expertise and integrates culinary and clinical services around a “food is medicine” philosophy. The dietitian will help implement innovative dining and nutrition programs that positively affect seniors. This is a hybrid, part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week: 16 hours onsite and 8 hours remote. The hourly pay rate is $45.00–$48.00, paid weekly by direct deposit. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides and supports high-quality, cost-effective nutrition care; develops clinical nutrition goals and programs; trains and educates staff; collaborates with facility departments; and maintains compliance with professional, company, client, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

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 in combination with undergraduate or graduate studies.
Pass the national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
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 for Registered Dietitians, Dietitians, Dietetic Interns, and other nutrition personnel.
May participate in and encourage staff participation in research, professional publications, and professional or community lectures.
Maintain systems and training programs that provide a safe working environment; comply with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
Comply with NEXDINE operating standards and the client contract, and maintain required records and reports.
Maintain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and state licensure.
Complete professional continuing education annually.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and guidelines, including civil rights, age discrimination, and disability laws.