Lead Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Leadership in LTC

Healthcare Services Group, Inc; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package - Med.,

Job summary

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional services across long-term care facilities. You will assess residents, create individualized meal plans, and ensure compliance with regulations while guiding a team of dietitians.

You will provide education to residents, families, and staff, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cover multiple buildings as needed. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed as required by state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in dietary services in long-term care.
• Strong leadership and communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in dietary services.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and reporting.
• Ability to read and interpret dining service cost reports and financial data.
• Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies as required by state, local, or customers.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Residency within the service area required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional needs of residents and develop individualized meal plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
• Monitor and document residents' nutritional status and progress.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff.
• Assist Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling of Registered Dietitians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve residents' overall health and well-being.
• Provide coverage in multiple buildings based on company needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Nutrition knowledge

Documentation

Financial data interpretation

COVID-19 vaccination policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional services across long-term care facilities. You will assess residents, create individualized meal plans, and ensure compliance with regulations while guiding a team of dietitians.

You will provide education to residents, families, and staff, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cover multiple buildings as needed. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this role.