Regional Registered Dietitian

Regional Registered Dietitian

Supporting 5 MediLodge Facilities in the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo Markets 

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!

Summary:

The Regional Registered Dietitian works with Regional and Corporate team to maximize the nutrition program’s clinical and operational performance and will provide direction and coordinate activities related to dietary services. This position will assist dietitians and dietary managers to maintain quality patient care through compliance of federal, state and local regulations, as well as company standards. The Regional Dietitian will be responsible for understanding and validating company nutritional standards, Quality Indicators, and for coordination with the Regional team to ensure standards are maintained. This position will also be responsible for facility visitation and documentation requirements, where assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Licenses/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition
• License or certification as mandated by the state in which employed
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred

Experience:
Experience in long-term care environment and geriatric nutrition preferred

Essential Functions:

• In collaboration with Corporate RD will direct and coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of the following:
  • Diet Manual
  • Menus
  • Dietary capital equipment specifications
  • Dietary Quality Indicators
• Coordinate dietary services with other patient care services through on-going communication with other director/manager consultants.
• Function as facility Dietitian in those facilities designated by the Corporate Dietitian and/or Regional Director of Operations.
• Review Consultant reports, Quality Assurance, and survey results from the region. Recommend intervention and follow up if necessary.
• Ensure that National and Regional food vendor and manufacturer programs are complied with throughout the region.
• In collaboration with operations and facility administration, interview and select facility dietitians and dietary managers.
• Routinely communicates issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to the Executive Director and Director of Operations.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion on behalf of the organization in the performance of these duties.
• Monitor and validate nutritional systems for region.
• Provide assistance to operations to improve services in targeted facilities.
• Provide train