Registered Dietitian

Nexdine•Dallas, TX

25d

About The Position

NEXDINE Hospitality is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to serve a senior living community in Dallas/Plano, Texas. The role is described as a change agent in senior living and offers the opportunity to support residents through innovative dining and nutrition programming. NEXDINE emphasizes a scratch-ingredient approach and a “food is medicine” philosophy, integrating culinary and clinical practices across operations. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides optimal, cost-effective nutrition care; develops clinical nutrition goals and objectives; trains employees and nutrition professionals; and collaborates with other facility departments and professional staff. The position also supports a safe working environment and maintains compliance with company, client, government, and accrediting requirements. This is a full-time position with a stated salary rate of $85,000 per year and weekly direct deposit.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian.
Complete at least a bachelor's degree at 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 for patients.
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 Department employees.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide 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 Registered Dietitians, Dietitians, Dietetic Interns, and other nutrition personnel.
Engage in and encourage staff participation in research; submit work to professional publications; and participate in professional and community lectures.
Maintain systems and training programs that provide a safe working environment.
Comply with OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal government regulations.
Maintain compliance with NEXDINE operating standards and the client contract.
Maintain records and reports required to comply with NEXDINE, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes.
Maintain registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure through the state board.
Maintain annual professional continuing education.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, including civil rights, age discrimination, and disability laws.