Corporate Director of Clinical Dietitians

A Great Place to Work

As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer, the Corporate Director of Clinical Dietitians oversees and evaluates the implementation of nutrition policies and procedures across National Health Care Associates (NHCA) 45 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, maintaining current nutritional standards, and providing guidance and orientation registered dieticians and other healthcare staff.

Key Responsibilities:

OVERSIGHT AND EVALUATION:

1. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of nutrition policies and procedures across
the organization.
2. Ensure compliance with state, federal, and organizational regulations.
3. Participate in mock surveys, develop plans of correction, and monitor compliance.
4. Interview prospective dieticians.
5. Provide orientation for newly hired dieticians.
6. Provide guidance and support to registered dieticians and other healthcare staff
regarding nutrition-related matters.

MENU PLANNING AND ANALYSIS:
1. Plan and analyze menus for various diets, including regular, altered textures,
medical, and religious diets.
2. Collaborate with external vendor regarding meal planning
3. Collaborate with operational team regarding meal cost and budget allowance.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition plans and adjust as needed.

PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING:
1. Develop nutrition education and counseling resources for center dieticians to utilize.
2. Develop and implement educational materials on healthy eating habits and disease
prevention.
3. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition into person-centered care plans.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT (QAPI)
1. Participate in QAPI initiatives related to nutrition services.
2. Monitor and evaluate the quality of food service operations.
3. Make recommendations for improvements to nutrition programs and policies.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT:
1. Supervise a team of dieticians and other nutrition staff and provide feedback to
center Administrators.
2. Develop and implement training programs.
3. Represent the nutrition department at meetings and conferences.
4. Present educational training to organizational leaders at regional meetings.
5. Conduct bi-annual regional meetings for dieticians and food service directors.
6. Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications:

1. Registered Dietician (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification.
2. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in dietetics or a related field.
3. Experience in long-term care.
4. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
5. Knowledge of nutrition principles, food science, and dietary guidelines.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Experience in menu planning, food service operations, and quality improvement.
8. Must be able to communicate in English and can follow verbal and written
instructions.
9. Ability to observe proper safety and sanitary techniques.
10. Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the
position/assignment.
11.Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to skilled nursing centers
in the states of operation: CT, ME, NH, MA, NY, VT.

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.