Registered Dietitian

NEXDINE Hospitality•Plano, TX

27d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a clinical change agent in NEXDINE Hospitality’s senior living operations. The role is part of a growing organization that values clinicians’ skills and expertise and follows a “food is medicine” philosophy, integrating culinary and clinical services through a holistic approach. The dietitian will support a senior living community by implementing innovative dining and nutrition-related programming. The position maintains nutrition care standards and programs, develops clinical nutrition goals, supports high-quality and cost-effective care, trains food and nutrition services personnel, and collaborates with facility departments and professional staff. It also requires maintaining professional registration and state licensure, continuing education, regulatory compliance, and relevant records and reports.

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, or 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.
Maintain registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and state-board licensure.
Maintain professional continuing education annually.

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 in performance planning for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns, and train Food and Nutrition Services Department employees.
Establish 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.
Engage in and encourage staff participation in research, professional publications, and professional and 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 records and reports required by company, government, and accrediting agency standards.
Maintain registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure through the state board.
Maintain annual professional continuing education.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and guidelines, including civil rights, age discrimination, and disability laws.