Job Title:

Registered Dietitian Department:

Food and Nutritional Services Full Time:

Job Summary:

Oversees the nutritional wellbeing of all residents. Assists with planning, organizing, and directing administrative and operational activities for the Food and Nutritional Services department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and current licensure in the state of Mississippi Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare-related setting preferred Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, regulatory standards, and sanitation guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of experience in a healthcare-related field.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide dietary services in accordance with facility guidelines and state and federal regulations; Collaborate with facility leadership to develop policies, procedures, and nutrition services training plans; Complete and document nutrition assessments in a timely manner; Develop and update resident nutritional plans; Recommend nutrition approaches based on resident health and preferences; Implement personalized, age-specific, and culturally appropriate nutrition strategies; Ensure menus meet nutritional guidelines and cultural and seasonal needs; Provide education, training, and competency evaluations; Assist with survey preparation and regulatory compliance activities; Participate in quality improvement projects; Evaluate departmental workflows and compliance with sanitation, safety, and infection control requirements; Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Expectations:

Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner; Promote safety through reporting, documentation, prevention, and infection control; Maintain competency and knowledge of current standards and industry trends; Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities; Maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory policies; Deliver excellent customer service consistent with organizational vision, mission, and values.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and perform other physical movements as required. All candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals in accordance with the ADA.