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Job Description Director of Clinical Nutrition and Food Service Operations (Registered Dietitian) We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Director of Food Service and Clinical Nutrition to lead the department. This is a critical leadership role that requires a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with strong management experience to seamlessly integrate high-quality food service operations with best-practice clinical nutrition care. The Director will ensure safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operations, advocating for the nutritional well-being of the residents. Schedule: 40 hours per week, 20% completed remotely via telehealth Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. 4 onsite visits are required per week, remaining hours are completed remotely via telehealth. Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility Compensation: $80,000 -$85,000 annual salary depending on experience Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance. Enjoy 10 days of PTO annually, with no weekends or holidays required. Key Responsibilities The Director's duties are high-level and hands-on, encompassing administrative, operational, and clinical functions: Departmental Oversight and Leadership • Oversee all aspects of the Dietary Department's operations, including kitchen and clinical functions, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards., • Provide direct supervision and leadership to all dietary staff, including scheduling, assigning duties, and evaluating performance., • Monitor and manage the department's budget, including overseeing and tracking all monthly expenditures., • Lead and participate in key administrative and quality assurance activities, such as department head meetings and monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings., • Conduct routine inspections of the Dietary Department and all storage areas to maintain proper sanitation, organization, and temperature controls. Food Service Operations & Compliance • Manage the full food service cycle, from purchasing ingredients from approved vendors to supervising food production and ensuring the timely delivery of meals., • Ensure all meals are prepared strictly in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders, making only authorized, clinically appropriate substitutes., • Review and approve the menu semi-annually to ensure compliance with USDA guidelines and the nutritional needs of the resident population., • Ensure strict compliance with all state and federal regulations, including those related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH)., • Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, storage, and maintenance. Clinical Nutrition & Patient Care • Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on all new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high-risk residents alongside additional RD on staff., • Leads the Quality Assurance program for the RD staff, which includes regular review and auditing of clinical documentation and patient care processes., • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team., • Monitor residents for changes in weight weekly/monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status alongside additional RD on staff., • Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff as needed., • Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). Additional tasks as assigned and within the Registered Dietitian scope of practice. Qualifications • Education & Credentials:, • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field from an accredited program., • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) status required, maintained through the Commission on Dietetic Registration., • Current state licensure/certification (as mandated by state regulations)., • Experience:, • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive management experience in a high-volume food service operation (e.g., Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospital, or similar setting)., • Demonstrated experience providing or overseeing clinical nutrition care within a healthcare setting., • Knowledge & Skills:, • In-depth knowledge of clinical nutrition, food science, menu planning, special diets, and HACCP guidelines., • Expert knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations (CMS/DOH), with proficiency in state survey processes and nutrition care regulations., • Proven abilities in leadership, budget management, staff development, and performance evaluation., • Excellent communication and critical thinking skills for complex decision-making and collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. To Apply: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume. RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer