Regional Dietitian

Fundamental; St. Matthews (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay option

Life Insurance

Job summary

Fundamental is seeking a Regional Dietitian who will travel by car to skilled nursing centers in the local area to provide nutrition care, conduct assessments, and educate patients on healthy eating and therapeutic diets.

You will round with nursing, formulate menus for therapeutic diets, perform menu audits, document patient rounds, and complete Clinical Nutrition Assessments at facilities as required, aiming to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Dietitian credential and a Bachelor's degree.
• Must maintain current licensure as required by law.
• Minimum of two+ years supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or similar medical setting.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment, nutrition intervention, monitoring and evaluation using the nutrition care process and evidence-based guidelines.
• Rounds with nursing to make recommendations for nutrition care.
• Formulates menus for therapeutic diets and integrates patients' menus with basic institutional menus; educates patients and families on nutrition.
• Conducts nutrition audits and documents patient rounds; maintains high patient satisfaction ratings.
• Will make site visits to facilities in the area to complete Clinical Nutrition Assessments as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Local travel

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Education

Registered Dietitian

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position will travel via car to skilled nursing centers in a local area to provide nutrition support.

Position Summary

As a Regional Dietician, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition care to patients across multiple facilities. You will conduct nutritional assessments, develop personalized meal plans, and educate patients on healthy eating habits. Your expertise will be instrumental in improving patient outcomes and promoting overall well‑being.

Posted Salary Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Yr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes assessment, nutrition intervention, monitoring and evaluation utilizing the nutrition care process and evidence base care guidelines.
• Rounds with nursing to make recommendations for nutrition care.
• Formulates menus for therapeutic diets based on medical and physical condition of patients and integrates patients menus with basic institutional menus as needed. Instructs patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and preparation during rounding.
• Conducts test tray audits of patient meals to assess quality. Documents patient rounds and maintains high patient satisfaction ratings.
• Will make site visits as scheduled and as needed to facilities in area to complete Clinical Nutrition Assessment as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be a Registered Dietitian, Bachelors Degree, skilled nursing, acute care or a combination of experience will be considered.
• Must maintain current licensure as required by law.
• Minimum of two+ years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or other related medical facility.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel locally.

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick Pay Plan
• Pet Insurance Discount
• DailyPay option available! Get your pay, when you need it
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy‑to‑use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available & payroll deduction

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.