Dietitian Lead - Skilled Nursing Nutrition & Care

IntegriNurse; East Longmeadow (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare Systems, Inc. in East Longmeadow, MA is seeking a Dietary Services Director to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's dietary department.

You will coordinate with Nursing, Housekeeping and Social Services, supervise food service staff, ensure sanitation, plan menus per physician orders, and participate in surveys to meet quality and regulatory standards. The role also involves discharge planning, budget awareness, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and directing dietary services in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to coordinate dietary services with Nursing and Social Services.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Strong record-keeping and care-plan development.
• Excellent communication and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and direct the Dietary Department and programs.
• Coordinate dietary services with Nursing, Housekeeping, and Social Services.
• Inspect storage and prep areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Review survey deficiencies and develop corrective action plans.
• Assist in planning resident discharge dietary elements.
• Participate in facility surveys and prepare required reports.
• Interview residents or families for diet history.
• Maintain records of residents' food likes/dislikes.
• Develop diet plans and menus as prescribed by physicians.
• Ensure compliance with physician orders and quality standards.

Skills

Dietary management

Team leadership

Menu planning

Quality control

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare Systems, Inc. in East Longmeadow, MA is seeking a Dietary Services Director to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's dietary department.

You will coordinate with Nursing, Housekeeping and Social Services, supervise food service staff, ensure sanitation, plan menus per physician orders, and participate in surveys to meet quality and regulatory standards. The role also involves discharge planning, budget awareness, and vendor coordination.