Director - Dietetic Internship Program, Registered Dietician

National HealthCare Corporation, 100 Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, USA Required Qualifications Have earned at least a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline Be credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Have a minimum of three years professional experience post-credentialing Be a full‑time employee of the sponsoring institution as defined by the institution Experience in dietetics education including teaching dietetics courses, creating and revising curriculum, advising students, and/or being a preceptor for dietetic students is preferred Responsibilities The program director is responsible either personally or through delegation for directing the dietetic internship program housed in the Patient Services Department (PSD) of the NHC corporate office. The program director is responsible for ensuring the program meets all accreditation criteria established by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Time allocation is approximately 75% for program management and 25% for corporate Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) related activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the program and ensuring fair, equitable, and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students/interns (e.g., program admission, retention, and completion policies) Student recruitment, advisement, evaluation, and counseling Conduct all program accreditation activities, including timely submission of fees, reports, requests for major program changes, writing the self‑study report and conducting the site visit as required Maintenance of the program’s student records, including student advising plans, supervised practice hours, and verification statements Maintenance of complaints about the program received from students/interns or others, including disposition of the complaint Ongoing development of and review of the program’s curriculum to meet the accreditation standards Communication and coordination with program faculty, preceptors and others involved with the program Facilitation of processes for continuous assessment of program and student learning outcomes, including internal and external program evaluation Assist with planning and monitoring of graduate coursework to ensure successful completion Plan and deliver dietetics‑related presentations at corporate sponsored meetings Assist with other FNS educational opportunities (e.g., ongoing education for RDs, conference planning, orientation program for new hire RDs, modules on MatrixCare, teaching ServSafeManager to all FNS employees, Pineapple Academy, and working with regional RDs on clinical projects and updates such as the malnutrition initiative, nutrition support, etc.) National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long‑term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well‑being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost‑effective health care services. The NHC environment encourages innovation, improvement, teamwork, collaboration, honesty, and integrity. All NHC employees are committed partners to the health of our patients and the well‑being of the communities we serve. National HealthCare Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr