Corporate Healthcare Dietician
21 days ago
Cleveland
Job Description This role provides leadership, guidance, and operational support to facility dietary teams to ensure high-quality resident care, nutritional outcomes, food safety, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Corporate Dietitian serves as a clinical and operational resource for dietary managers, food service directors, nursing leadership, and administration. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Nutrition Oversight • Provide clinical nutrition leadership and support to Registered Dietitians and dietary teams across all assigned facilities., • Ensure timely completion of nutrition assessments, care plans, MDS documentation, and resident nutrition interventions., • Monitor nutritional outcomes including weight management, hydration, skin integrity, tube feeding management, and therapeutic diet compliance., • Review high-risk resident cases and provide recommendations for nutrition interventions., • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes and quality measures., • Standardize nutrition care practices and policies across all facilities.Food Service & Production Management, • Oversee food production systems, menu implementation, and meal service operations., • Ensure menus meet regulatory requirements, resident preferences, and nutritional standards., • Evaluate food quality, sanitation, portion control, and meal presentation., • Monitor purchasing practices, inventory control, and food cost management., • Assist facilities with staffing models, workflow efficiencies, and kitchen operational improvements., • Support implementation of special dining programs and person-centered meal services.Regulatory Compliance, • Ensure compliance with CMS, state health department, OSHA, food safety, and sanitation regulations., • Conduct routine mock surveys, audits, and compliance reviews for dietary departments., • Prepare facilities for annual surveys and assist with plans of correction when needed., • Maintain and update dietary policies, procedures, and documentation standards., • Monitor compliance with infection control standards and emergency preparedness procedures related to dietary services.Leadership & Training, • Provide mentorship and ongoing education to dietary managers, food service staff, and clinical teams., • Develop and conduct training programs related to nutrition care, food safety, therapeutic diets, and regulatory readiness., • Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations of dietary leadership staff., • Promote a culture of accountability, resident satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement.Operational Support, • Travel regularly between assigned facilities to conduct site visits and operational reviews., • Participate in corporate quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives., • Analyze operational and clinical data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement., • Collaborate with corporate leadership on strategic initiatives and budget planning.Qualifications, • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required., • Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in applicable state(s) required., • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred., • Multi-site management experience strongly preferred., • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey process, and food safety standards., • Experience with electronic medical records and dietary management systems., • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to travel regularly between facilities.Physical Requirements, • Ability to travel frequently to assigned facilities., • Ability to stand, walk, and inspect kitchen and clinical areas for extended periods., • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.Benefits, • Competitive salary and bonus potential, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off and holidays, • Retirement plan, • Continuing education and professional development opportunities, • Mileage reimbursement/company travel support #IND123