Corporate Registered Dietician (RD)

Corporate Healthcare Dietician

Garden Springs Healthcare is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Healthcare Dietician to join our team in Pepper Pike, Ohio. As a Corporate Healthcare Dietician, you will provide leadership, guidance, and operational support to facility dietary teams to ensure high-quality resident care, nutritional outcomes, food safety, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical nutrition leadership and support to Registered Dietitians and dietary teams across all assigned facilities.
• Ensure timely completion of nutrition assessments, care plans, MDS documentation, and resident nutrition interventions.
• Monitor nutritional outcomes, including weight management, hydration, skin integrity, tube feeding management, and therapeutic diet compliance.
• Review high-risk resident cases and provide recommendations for nutrition interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes and quality measures.
• Standardize nutrition care practices and policies across all facilities.
• Oversee food production systems, menu implementation, and meal service operations.
• Ensure menus meet regulatory requirements, resident preferences, and nutritional standards.
• Evaluate food quality, sanitation, portion control, and meal presentation.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state health department, OSHA, food safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Conduct routine mock surveys, audits, and compliance reviews for dietary departments.
• Prepare facilities for annual surveys and assist with plans of correction when needed.

Leadership & Training:

• Provide mentorship and ongoing education to dietary managers, food service staff, and clinical teams.
• Develop and conduct training programs related to nutrition care, food safety, therapeutic diets, and regulatory readiness.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations of dietary leadership staff.

Operational Support:

• Travel regularly between assigned facilities to conduct site visits and operational reviews.
• Participate in corporate quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and clinical data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership on strategic initiatives and budget planning.

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in applicable state(s) required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Multi-site management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey process, and food safety standards.
• Experience with electronic medical records and dietary management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel frequently to assigned facilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and inspect kitchen and clinical areas for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement/company travel support

If you are a motivated and experienced healthcare professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply to this exciting opportunity.