Regional Registered Dietitian

MediLodge; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental, vision & prescription coverage

401K retirement savings

HSA/FSA options

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge is seeking a Regional Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition programs across eight facilities in the Sterling Heights & Port Huron area. You will coordinate dietary services, ensure compliance with regulations, and support dietitians and dietary managers to maintain high-quality patient care.

In this role, you will collaborate with Corporate and Regional teams, validate nutrition standards, and oversee facility nutrition activities, including visits, documentation, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian credentials as required by the state.
• Experience in long-term care and geriatric nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate development and maintenance of the Diet Manual, menus, and dietary quality indicators.
• Coordinate dietary services with other patient-care services through ongoing communication.
• Act as facility Dietitian in designated facilities by Corporate Dietitian/Regional Director.
• Review consultant reports and survey results; recommend interventions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with national/regional vendor programs and nutrition standards.
• Provide training to consultants, dietary managers, and dietitians across the region.
• Participate in presurvey visits and long-term care survey processes; assist with corrective actions.

Skills

Reading & Writing English

Communication

Detail oriented

Medical nutrition therapy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Job description

Supporting Eight (8) MediLodge Facilities in the Sterling Heights & Port Huron Area Markets!

We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

The Regional Registered Dietitian works with Regional and Corporate team to maximize the nutrition program’s clinical and operational performance and will provide direction and coordinate activities related to dietary services. This position will assist dietitians and dietary managers to maintain quality patient care through compliance of federal, state and local regulations, as well as company standards. The Regional Dietitian will be responsible for understanding and validating company nutritional standards, Quality Indicators, and for coordination with the Regional team to ensure standards are maintained. This position will also be responsible for facility visitation and documentation requirements, where assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Licenses/Certification

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition
• License or certification as mandated by the state in which employed
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred

Experience

Experience in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition preferred

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with Corporate RD will direct and coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of the following:
  • Diet Manual
  • Menus
  • Dietary capital equipment specifications
  • Dietary Quality Indicators
• Coordinate dietary services with other patient care services through on-going communication with other director/manager consultants.
• Function as facility Dietitian in those facilities designated by the Corporate Dietitian and/or Regional Director of Operations.
• Review Consultant reports, Quality Assurance, and survey results from the region. Recommend intervention and follow up if necessary.
• Ensure that National and Regional food vendor and manufacturer programs are complied with throughout the region.
• In collaboration with operations and facility administration, interview and select facility dietitians and dietary managers.
• Routinely communicates issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to the Executive Director and Director of Operations.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
• Monitor and validate nutritional systems for region.
• Provide assistance to operations to improve services in targeted facilities.
• Provide training to consultants, dietary managers, and dietitians throughout the region as indicated by Quality Indicators, changes in regulations, and facility visits.
• Will participate in presurvey visits with the regional team.
• Participates in the long-term care survey process. Instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure. Maintains a presence at the Nursing Center as directed by the Corporate/Regional team while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate. Works with the Nutrition Services Supervisor/Manager and other Nursing Center departments to develop survey plan of correction, as needed.
• Maintains good communications and working relationships with all departments in the Nursing Center.
• Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory, and mental requirements.
• Stays abreast of federal regulations for long-term care, dietetic registration/licensure, and food safety, as well as state-specific regulations for the state he/she works and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
• Monitors industry trends, new products, current research, and new programs in medical nutrition therapy and foodservice and incorporates into his/her work as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.
• Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
• Knowledge in quantity food production.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for residents in a long-term care setting.
• Understands principles of growth and development for the entire life span with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adolescent, adult, and geriatric residents as appropriate to the resident population.