Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

NEXDINE Hospitality; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Perks & Rewards

Job summary

NEXDINE Hospitality is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a senior living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This part-time, hybrid role combines on-site and remote work to deliver nutrition care and innovative dining programs that align with our food-is-medicine philosophy.

You will participate in clinical nutrition, staff training, and program development to support high-quality care across facilities, with a focus on elder nutrition, education, and collaboration with nursing and

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian.
• Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and ACEND accreditation.
• Pass a national examination by the CDR.
• Obtain/maintain state licensure to practice dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Maintains policies and programs for optimal, cost-effective nutrition care.
• Sets goals for Clinical Nutrition to ensure high-quality care.
• Uses equipment and programs to deliver efficient nutrition services.
• Trains staff and interns within the Food and Nutrition Services team.
• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate patient care.
• Develops education programs for nursing, pharmacy, and residents.
• Implements in-service education for RDs, dietitians and interns.
• Encourages staff to engage in research and publications.
• Maintains OSHA compliance and safe working environment.
• Keeps records and reports to meet standards and regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (US regionally accredited)

Tools

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

Job description

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.

Job Details

Position: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Location: Fort Wayne, IN (Hybrid)

Schedule: 24 hours per week; 16 hours on-site, 8 hours remote

Hours: Part Time

Hourly Pay Rate: $45.00-$48.00/hr

Pay Frequency: Weekly – Direct Deposit

What We Offer You:

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Job Summary:

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a change agent within the Senior Living space for NEXDINE Hospitality. You will be a part of a growing entrepreneurial organization that holds clinicians in high regard for their skillsets and expertise. Due to our scratch ingredient approach our philosophy is “food is medicine” therefore, we take a holistic approach with culinary and clinical integration within all operations. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will have the opportunity to impact seniors at this senior living community through implementation of innovative dining and nutrition related programming.

Responsibilities :

• Maintains and follows policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients.
• Develops goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high quality care.
• Utilizes equipment, resources and programs to provide efficient and high quality care.
• Assists in the performance planning process for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns and trains employees within the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide a unified approach to patient care.
• Establishes education programs for facility’s professional staff (nursing, pharmacy, medical and surgical residents).
• Develops, implements and documents in service education programs for Registered Dietitians, Dietitians, and Dietetic Interns and other nutrition personnel to provide continuing education and training.
• May engage in and encourages staff to participate in research, submits to professional publications and professional and community lectures.
• Maintains and establishes systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal government regulations.
• Maintains compliance with NEXDINE standards of operation and client contract. Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with NEXDINE, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes.
• Maintains registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure through the state board.
• Maintains professional continuing education annually.
• Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.

Qualifications

Must be a Registered Dietitian.

Registration Requirements

• Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies.
• Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Obtain / Maintain required state licensure to practice dietetics.