Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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Job Details:

Position: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Location: Portage/Kalamazoo MI

Salary: $75000-$80000/yr

Hours: Full Time

Pay Frequency: Weekly - Direct Deposit

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Perks and Rewards: Bonus Eligible!

NEXDINE offers comprehensive support for professional development.

• $2500.00 Sign on Bonus!

• CDR and State Licensure Dues Reimbursement

• Academy Membership Reimbursement

• CPEU Reimbursement

Benefits: YES! Start day one!

What We Offer You:

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package

• Health Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off: Vacation Holiday Sick Time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Employee Perks & Rewards

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Job Summary:

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist helps plan schedule and coordinate the operations of the clinical nutritionpractice and staff. Primary responsibilities include working effectively with associated personnel as applicable as well as participating in all nutrition-related programs and services; assisting in developing standards andmonitoring the Nutrition Care Supervisors and Dining Services staffs performance (if applicable) for safety andefficacy; updating policies and procedures to be facility-specific as applicable; assisting Dining Services Directorwith implementing and maintaining food safety infection control and cost-control procedures as applicable;assisting with interviewing and on-boarding staff as applicable; interacting with facility management andprofessional staff; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Essential Functions:

• Follows and maintains policies standards and programs for the provision of optimal Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to residents. This includes participating in all clinical activities which include but is notlimited to malnutrition screening individual clinical nutrition assessment utilizing NFPE standardizedprotocols as needed identifying residents at nutritional risk and recommending and/or implementingappropriate nutritional interventions to address issues follow-up care and documentation dischargerecommendations and/or resident and caregiver education.

• Experienced with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) scheduledassessment completion and documentation requirements.

• Familiar with the Patient-driven Payment Model (PDPM) and the value and impact of identifying thoseresidents at risk for malnutrition as well as obesity and enteral and parenteral care on the facilitysreimbursement requirements and standards.

• Assists with the teams QAPI program by executing audits and adhering to the established standards andgoals for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high-quality care.

• Utilizes equipment resources and programs to provide efficient and high-quality care.

• Assists in the performance assessment process for the Nutrition Care Supervisor Dining Services staffDietetic Interns or students if applicable and contributes to the professional development of thoseindividuals through education follow-up and corrective action.

• Participates in the budget process as applicable.

• Develops and implements nutrition and wellness activities appropriate to the specific needs of theresident population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the

• resident population.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide aunified approach to resident care.

• Participates in develops implements and documents in-service education programs for Nursing DiningServices Staff including Nutrition Care Supervisor Dietetic Interns (if applicable) students and other

• nutrition and interdisciplinary personnel (nursing pharmacy medical therapy) to provide continuingeducation and training.

• Maintains and establishes systems and training programs to provide a safe working with all CMS USDA FDA DOH OSHA regulations and other local state and federalgovernment regulations and codes as applicable.

• Maintains compliance with NEXDINE standards of operation and client contract.

• Effective March 2022

• Maintains registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure/Certificationthrough the state board as applicable.

• Maintains professional continuing education annually.

• Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal State and local regulations and guidelinesincluding the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 asamended and the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Aptitude

• Leadership

• Strategic Thinking

• Operational Excellence

• Performance Management

• Communication Proficiency

• Customer/Client Focus

• Project Management

• Collaboration

• Business Acumen

• Presentation Skills

Supervisory Responsibility
This position serves as a member of the leadership team and is responsible for the performance management of
the overall account in addition to clinical nutrition.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers phones televisions photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. These environments will include
client facilities and the NEXDINE Corporate Office.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to sit stand walk use hands to
handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position requires auditory & visual skills and the ability to
follow written & oral instructions and procedures.

Travel
This position does not require travel unless there is scheduled training deemed necessary to the job function.

Qualifications
The position requires the Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credentialing and at least 1 year of experience within
long-term care or healthcare settings. Point Click Care (EMR) and Dietech (Diet/Menu platform) are preferred not
required. Current ServSafe certification is preferred or must be certified/re-certified within 60 days of
employment.
Effective March 2022

Required Education and Experience

• Completed a minimum of a bachelors degree at a regionally accredited university or college and coursework accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics(ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

• Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a healthcare facility community agencyor a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies.

• Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Obtain / Maintain required state licensure/certification to practice dietetics if required