Corporate Registered Dietician (RD)

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Healthcare Dietician

Garden Springs Healthcare

Pepper Pike, Ohio

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate Healthcare Dietician to join our team at Garden Springs Healthcare. 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.