Corporate Director of Nutrition Services

Overview At FutureCare Health & Management our Corporate Director of Nutrition Services provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and serves as a leadership and support resource to the facility-based Dietitians and Food Services Operations Leaders. The position provides operational support for nutrition services across a multi-facility skilled nursing organization while growing the programs and services provided by FutureCare Health and Management. This position leads and mentors a team of Registered Dietitians as well as Certified Dietary Managers while partnering with executive leadership, clinical and operational teams, and external vendors to promote clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and positive resident outcomes. This position also provides clinical coverage during Dietitian vacancies, vacations, leaves of absence, and periods of increased clinical demand to ensure uninterrupted nutrition services.

Overview At FutureCare Health & Management our Corporate Director of Nutrition Services provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and serves as a leadership and support resource to the facility-based Dietitians and Food Services Operations Leaders. The position provides operational support for nutrition services across a multi-facility skilled nursing organization while growing the programs and services provided by FutureCare Health and Management. This position leads and mentors a team of Registered Dietitians as well as Certified Dietary Managers while partnering with executive leadership, clinical and operational teams, and external vendors to promote clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and positive resident outcomes. This position also provides clinical coverage during Dietitian vacancies, vacations, leaves of absence, and periods of increased clinical demand to ensure uninterrupted nutrition services.

What We Expect From You In This Role The Corporate Director of Nutrition Services is responsible for establishing and maintaining standardized nutrition practices, supporting survey readiness and quality improvement initiatives, overseeing nutrition-related products and purchasing, and ensuring continuity of nutrition services throughout the organization. Will serve as a key liaison among Nutrition Services, Dining Services, Nursing, Clinical Services, Speech Services, Health Information Systems, facility leadership, and corporate leadership. Voted 14 years in a row by The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized by US News and Newsweek publications as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in delivering health care across the continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication, and we reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, flex/advance pay, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Plan, and a matching 401K Plan.

#INDOTHER Salary Range $100,000-$110,000 Salary Disclosure Statement The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with the Corporate Director of Dining Services to develop, grow, and maintain an effective Food and Nutrition program.

Collaborates and assists with facility Executive Directors to recruit, interview, hire and evaluate qualified Registered Dietitians.

Promotes the development of facility Registered Dietitians, Certified Dietary Managers, and team members by implementing consistent standards and measurements for employee performance.

Conducts audits and supports compliance with regulatory guidelines, policies and procedures; recommends and develops plans of correction as necessary on a timely basis.

Develops innovative nutrition programs to meet customer demands and promote FutureCare as the preferred SNF/LTC of choice.

Communicates a vision and need for change that generates commitment to the process and provides resources to assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Develops working relationships with professional partners and vendors to ensure compliance with organizational goals and contracts.

Analyzes nutritional data and system information to identify opportunities for improvement related to key indicators in food and nutrition services.

Other duties and projects assigned to improve Nutrition services.

Provide leadership, mentorship, clinical guidance, and operational support to a team of approximately 20 Registered Dietitians across multiple skilled nursing facilities.

Promote clinical excellence, evidence-based nutrition practices, regulatory compliance, and consistency