Lead Registered Dietitian
Healthcare Services Group
- Sterling Heights, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Free Telemedicine and Prescription discounts
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Paid Holidays and Vacation for eligible employees
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available
- Transfers available Nationwide. Great for active Military and Family!
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Provides clinical nutrition services that are in full compliance with all regulatory statutes, company policies and procedures, and financial performance targets.
- Duties and responsibilities will require travel of approximately 75% or as assigned to meet current business needs.
- Provides registered dietitian services in one or more sites according to policies and procedures, and federal/state requirements.
- Responsibilities include planning, organizing, developing, and directing the nutritional care of the resident in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility.
- Assists Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling of Registered Dietitians.
- Works effectively with others to ensure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis, and acts as a resource to the Director of Dining Services so that the dining services department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
- Consistently embodies the characteristics necessary to drive the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Values, and DNA.
- Although this is not a supervisory function, the registered dietitian has the authority to train employees as to proper techniques, etc. as they see fit.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.
- Must have a minimum of 1-2 year(s) of dietary experience in long-term care with clinical and food services responsibilities.
- Must submit to a Motor Vehicle Check and maintain a valid driver’s license. (if multi-site registered dietitian).
- Must be able to relate information concerning the resident’s condition.
- Skill in using public relations techniques to promote the dining services program to clients and residents.
- Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.
- Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in the nursing facility.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and provide guidance to other personnel.
- Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Dining Services Department.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of dining service areas; must perform regular inspections of dining service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dining service practices.
- Must be able to 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 a maximum of 10 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 10 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
- Must live in service area. No relocation costs.