Traveling Registered Dietitian

Traveling Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

NEXDINE Hospitality's family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic.

Location: Must live near major airport on the East Coast, Midwest or Southeast United States.

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000/yr, Depends on Experience

Pay Frequency: Weekly - Direct Deposit

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Perks and Rewards:

• Bonus eligible!
• All expenses paid for
• NEXDINE covers CDR Annual CDR reimbursement and state licensure reimbursement.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics dues as well as up to $500 of continuing education per year

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

Traveling Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Summary:

Do you want a job where you can travel to various states and cities across the United States? The Traveling Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a change agent within the Senior Living space for NEXDINE Hospitality. You will be a part of a growing entrepreneurial organization that holds clinicians in high regard for their skillsets and expertise. Due to our scratch-ingredient approach, our philosophy is "food is medicine" therefore, we take a holistic approach with culinary and clinical integration within all operations. The Traveling Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will have the opportunity to impact seniors throughout the organization at the communities we serve!

The Traveling Registered Dietitian Nutritionist helps plan, schedule, and coordinate the operations of the clinical nutrition practice and staff at the account they are assigned. 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, and monitoring the Nutrition Care Supervisor's and Dining Services staff's performance (if applicable) for safety and efficacy; updating policies and procedures to be facility-specific as applicable; assisting Dining Services Director with 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 and professional staff; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Travel Requirement

• This position requires extensive travel, approximately 70% of the time primarily throughout the East Coast, Midwest, or Southeast U.S.
• The remaining 30% of your time will be spent working remotely on project work and charting from home.
• Home Every Weekend: Despite the travel demands, you will be home every weekend

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 not limited to malnutrition screening, individual clinical nutrition assessment utilizing NFPE standardized protocols as needed, identifying residents at nutritional risk and recommending and/or implementing appropriate nutritional interventions to address issues, follow-up care and documentation, discharge recommendations and/or resident and caregiver education.
• Experienced with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) scheduled assessment completion and documentation requirements.
• Familiar with the Patient-driven Payment Model (PDPM) and the value and impact of identifying those residents at risk for malnutrition as well as obesity and enteral and parenteral care on the facility's reimbursement requirements and standards.
• Assists with the team's QAPI program by executing audits and adhering to the established standards and goals for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high-quality care.
• Utilizes equipment, resources, and programs to provide efficient and high-quality care.
• Develops and implements nutrition and wellness activities appropriate to the specific needs of the resident 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 a unified approach to resident care.
• Participates in, develops, implements, and documents in-service education programs for Nursing, Dining Services Staff including Nutrition Care Supervisor, Dietetic Interns (if applicable), students, and other nutrition and interdisciplinary personnel (nursing, pharmacy, medical, therapy) to provide continuing education and training.
• Maintains and establishes systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with all CMS, USDA, FDA, DOH, OSHA regulations, and other local, state, and federal government regulations and codes as applicable.
• Maintains compliance with NEXDINE standards of operation and client contract.
• Maintains registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure/Certification through the state board as applicable.
• Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 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 success within accounts they are assigned.

Qualifications

The position requires the Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credentialing and at least one year of experience in clinical nutrition. Point Click Care (EMR) and MealSuite (Diet/Menu platform) are preferred, not required. Current ServSafe certification is preferred or must be certified/re-certified within 60 days of employment.