Director of Clinical Nutrition and Food Service Operations (Registered Dietitian)

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

Clinical Nutrition & Patient Care

Additional tasks as assigned and within the Registered Dietitian scope of practice.

Qualifications

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive wages, flexible work schedules, and a supportive work environment.

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

Requirements

Candidates must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. Strong organizational and time management abilities. Commitment to cultural competency and providing client-centered care. RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to health care facilities throughout the United States. Our consultants enjoy competitive wages and flexible work schedules.