Senior Registered Dietitian & LTC Nutrition Leader

Healthcare Services Group, Inc; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Telemedicine on Day 1

Paid Holidays & Vacation

401(k)

EarnedIt Wage Access

PNC Workplace Banking Wellness

Free Prescription Discount Program

Employee Assistance Programs

Training & Development Opportunities

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional services across long-term care facilities.

You will develop meal plans, monitor residents' nutrition, and ensure compliance with regulations while guiding a team of dietitians. You will provide education to residents, families, and staff, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cover multiple buildings as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in dietary services in a long-term care setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in dietary services.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and report generation.
• Must read and interpret dining service cost reports, financial data, etc.
• Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination policies, as required by state, local, and/or customers.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 10 pounds and stand/bend for extended periods.
• Residency within the service area is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional needs of residents and develop individualized meal plans.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
• Monitor and document residents' nutritional status and progress.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff.
• Assist Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling of Registered Dietitians.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve residents' overall health and well-being.
• Provide coverage in multiple buildings based on company needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Cost report literacy

Team collaboration

Reading proficiency

Education

Registered Dietitian license

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee nutritional services across long-term care facilities.

You will develop meal plans, monitor residents' nutrition, and ensure compliance with regulations while guiding a team of dietitians. You will provide education to residents, families, and staff, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and cover multiple buildings as needed.