Regional Registered Dietitian

Regional Director of Clinical Nutrition

Starting Salary $80,000-$90,000 (Negotiable based on experience)

Up to 75% travel required...must live near a major airport

5+ years of acute care clinical experience with managerial responsibilities preferred

Principal Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Functions

Train, Monitor, and Hire Staff

• Monitor program implementation and account dietitians to ensure all aspects of clinical nutrition services comply with accreditation standards and state and federal regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, etc.).

• Hire, train, and mentor RDs and CNMs, including conducting ongoing training for RDs and CNMs, and providing educational opportunities for professional development.

• Monitor RD's individual clinical competency for regulatory compliance.

• Conduct annual evaluation according to procedures and within specified time frames.

• Maintain and enforce disciplinary policy and follow through on procedures.

• Monitor staffing and productivity to ensure adequate clinical coverage in facilities.

• Assist RDs and facilities to achieve a quality standard of care, improve patient satisfaction, and ensure patient safety.

• Adhere to all HHS policies and procedures.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure processes are followed and initiate performance improvements within areas of noncompliance or identified areas where improvement is needed.

• Guide the patient services team in patient safety and satisfaction.

• Complete clinical and sanitation Survey Readiness Audits and develop a plan of correction.

• Create/maintain facility-specific menu cycles per state and federal guidelines.

• Develop training tools for clinical staff to support the ambassador program.

• Guide the clinical team on how to ensure service satisfaction.

Nutrition Assessments & Follow-Ups for Patients/Residents

• Provide clinical coverage in areas of responsibility when needed, which may include, but is not limited to, completing nutrition assessments/follow-ups for individuals with increased nutritional needs in accordance with facility policies. Documentation of assessment of nutritional goals and/or changes in status in the medical record.

Job Specifications

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and a Licensed Dietitian as required per state regulations.

• 5 or more years of work experience in a clinical management role required.

• Expert knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Excellent at client relationship management skills.

• Conducts self in a positive, professional manner.

• Self-started, ability to work independently.

• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Multi-task, manage personnel remotely, able to travel 75% of their time (both air and ground), and also communicate effectively with clients, customers, management teams, and clinical teams, both orally and in writing.