Clinical Resource Dietitian

Location: Memphis TN Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid Role Salary: Depends on Experience About Us: Clinical Nutrition Consulting Services, LLC (CNCS) provides expert nutritional support to LTC healthcare facilities, ensuring quality care, regulatory compliance, and optimal outcomes for residents. Our team of Licensed and Registered Dietitians (RDs) works collaboratively with facility staff to implement nutrition programs that are evidence-based and resident-centered. Clinical Nutrition & Consulting Services (CNCS) is seeking an experienced Registered and Licensed Dietitian to join our leadership team as a Regional Director of Clinical Nutrition Services supporting healthcare communities throughout the North Chicago and Chicagoland Region. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with strong long-term care experience who is passionate about clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, leadership development, and improving resident outcomes. Position Summary The Clinical Resource Dietitian (CRD) is a licensed Registered Dietitian responsible for providing multi-site clinical nutrition coverage, onboarding and training, regulatory survey readiness, and operational support across assigned facilities. This role functions as a clinical extender and systems resource, ensuring continuity of care, compliance with federal and state regulations, and alignment with contractual service expectations. The CRD partners closely with facility leadership, including the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Business Office Manager, to support clinical outcomes, documentation integrity, and contract hour utilization. Primary Responsibilities 1. Clinical Coverage & Resident Care Provide interim and short-term clinical nutrition coverage for vacancies, PTO, or census driven needs. Complete nutrition assessments, MDS-related documentation, care plans, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory timeframes. Evaluate residents for nutritional risk, including malnutrition, weight changes, wounds, and enteral/parenteral nutrition needs. Ensure physician orders related to nutrition care are appropriate, implemented, and followed. Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and care conferences as needed. 2. Onboarding & Training Train newly hired Dietitians and Nutrition staff on: clinical workflows and documentation systems, regulatory requirements and facility-specific protocols, MDS/CAA triggers and care planning expectations. Provide competency validation and real-time coaching. Support development of standardized training tools and onboarding resources. 3. Survey Readiness & Regulatory Compliance Conduct mock surveys, chart audits, and tracers to evaluate compliance with CMS F-tags (e.g., nutrition, weight management, hydration, wounds). Identify gaps in documentation, clinical practice, and systems. Implement corrective actions and provide targeted education to staff. Support facilities during state and federal surveys, including surveyor interaction and documentation review. Ensure adherence to CMS Conditions of Participation and applicable state licensure laws. 4. Operational & Contract Support Collaborate with the Business Office Manager (BOM) and leadership to: review and manage contracted dietitian hours, ensure alignment between billed hours and documented services, identify efficiency opportunities without compromising care quality. Monitor productivity metrics, including: assessments completed, high-risk follow-ups, timeliness of documentation. Support census-based staffing adjustments. 5. Quality Improvement & Systems Support Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives. Analyze trends in: weight loss, malnutrition risk, wound prevalence. Develop and implement performance improvement plans. Standardize best practices across facilities. 6. Communication & Leadership Support Serve as a liaison between regional leadership and facility teams. Provide clear, actionable reporting on: clinical risks, compliance concerns, staffing or training needs. Support leadership during transitions, including new contract startups or facility acquisitions. Qualifications Required Registered Dietitian credential (RD/RDN) Active state licensure (or eligibility) in assigned states Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in skilled nursing or post-acute care Strong knowledge of: CMS regulations and F-tags related to nutrition, MDS/RAI process and care planning Ability to travel frequently Preferred Multi-site or regional support experience Experience with survey processes and mock audits Familiarity with electronic medical records (e.g., PointClickCare) Core Competencies Regulatory and clinical expertise Training and staff development Critical thinking and clinical judgment Time and resource management Communication and collaboration Adaptability in high-change environments Performance Metrics Timeliness and accuracy of clinical documentation Survey outcomes and deficiency reduction Onboarding effectiveness and staff competency validation Contract hour compliance and productivity targets Reduction in nutrition-related adverse outcomes (e.g., weight loss, wounds) Work Environment Frequent travel between facilities Exposure to healthcare environments, including resident care areas Fast-paced, variable workload based on facility needs Compliance Statement The Clinical Resource Dietitian practices within the scope defined by federal regulations, state licensure laws, and professional standards. All clinical decisions must reflect independent professional judgment consistent with evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements Compliance & Equal Opportunity CNCS is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr