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

Job Description

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