Licensed Dietary Manager - Skilled Nursing Leadership

Georgia Skilled Nursing Facility; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

PTO

Continuing education

Job summary

Georgia Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a licensed, experienced Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department on a full-time basis. You will oversee nutritional care planning, meal production, regulatory compliance, and staff management to ensure residents receive high-quality nutritional services.

Responsibilities include developing care plans with the interdisciplinary team, managing MDS documentation per CMS, controlling costs, and maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Dietary Manager in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and Georgia state survey process for dietary services.
• Experience with MDS documentation and care plan development preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with dietary software and electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 lbs as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and MDS documentation in CMS compliance.
• Manage therapeutic diet orders, texture modifications, and oral supplement programs.
• Participate in Care Plan meetings and communicate dietary needs to nursing, therapy, and social services staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff management

CMS regulations knowledge

Education

CDM/CFPP (ANFP)

RD/RDN licensed in GA

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Job description

Georgia Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking a licensed, experienced Dietary Manager to lead our dietary department on a full-time basis. You will oversee nutritional care planning, meal production, regulatory compliance, and staff management to ensure residents receive high-quality nutritional services.

Responsibilities include developing care plans with the interdisciplinary team, managing MDS documentation per CMS, controlling costs, and maintaining food safety standards.