Regional Dietitian Leader — Hybrid, Flexible Schedule

Sweetwater Care; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for nutrition services across the Massachusetts region in a skilled nursing setting. The role offers flexible schedules including hybrid options to align with community needs and professional growth.

As the regional clinical resource, you will ensure regulatory compliance, mentor dietitians, and drive continuous quality improvement while collaborating with facility leadership and

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Committee on Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory, management, or leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of CMS regulations, long term care requirements, standards of practice and state guidelines
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the Massachusetts region.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and virtuous leadership for the food and Nutrition Services across the Massachusetts region.
• Serve as a clinical resource for Registered Dietitians, facility leadership, nursing, providers. Be the nutrition expert.
• Monitor implementation of nutrition care process and standards of practice.
• Knowledge on scope of practice for CDM’s, RD’s and other health professionals
• Review quality indicators, audit findings, and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and lead FNS team to improved outcomes.
• Assist facilities in developing and implementing corrective action plans related to nutrition services and regulatory compliance.
• Support integration of clinical standards of practices within food service operations, meal delivery systems, and resident care processes.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, mentor, and evaluate Registered Dietitians, Certified Dietary Managers and identify FNS staff who could “level up” within the organization
• Assign facility coverage, areas of responsibility, and work schedules to ensure adequate clinical support and regulatory compliance.
• Provide open clear communication, educational programs, and team meetings to support engagement, consistency, and professional growth.
• Participate in budget development and monitoring for regional food service operations.
• Monitor and provide insight on labor utilization, productivity, and operational costs
• Support Cap ex procedures and projects that are related to Food and Nutrition Services
• Ensure efficient allocation of clinical resources based on facility census, acuity, and operational needs
• Ensure compliance with company programs, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of practice for Registered Dietitians.
• Provide direction and support regarding regulatory requirements and survey readiness.
• Monitor clinical documentation, nutrition assessment practices, and care planning processes for consistency and compliance.
• Support infection prevention, workplace safety, and food safety programs in collaboration with facility leadership.
• Partner with facility administrators, directors of nursing, corporate leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support clinical and operational objectives.
• Participate in business reviews, operational meetings, and strategic planning initiatives as requested.
• Guidance of the Interdisciplinary team on weekly weight review process.
• Auditing of food service areas and meal delivery with creative solutions to complex problems
• Support implementation of new programs, policies, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, healthcare providers, facility staff, consultants, and corporate stakeholders regarding nutrition-related services and concerns.
• The expert of Massachusetts state guidelines for skilled nursing facilities as it pertains to the Food and Nutrition Services
• Expert knowledge and use of PCC, DSSI, and Dining RD (or alternate menu system)

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for nutrition services across the Massachusetts region in a skilled nursing setting. The role offers flexible schedules including hybrid options to align with community needs and professional growth.

As the regional clinical resource, you will ensure regulatory compliance, mentor dietitians, and drive continuous quality improvement while collaborating with facility leadership and