Regional Registered Dietitian Specialist

Regional Registered Dietitian RD Specialist The ideal candidate will be based in the San Jose Bay Area Pay range 90000 95000 The Regional Registered Dietitian RD Specialist is a CDR accredited Registered Dietitian RD or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist RDN The Regional RD Specialist is responsible for upholding the nutritional standards of the Health Services Department and provides comprehensive nutritional services for all communities within their assigned region based on organizational needs and as determined by the Director of Nutritional Services andor the Senior Vice President of Health Services The Regional RD Specialist is expected to demonstrate exceptional communication strong attention to detail and ensure compliance with current nutritional regulations and RCFE guidelines Travel Must be willing to travel 100 of the time within Northern California Travel assignments may be for extended periods of time and may frequently change; flexibility and availability are required Position Responsibilities Attend and participate in interdisciplinary meetingsSchedule and review quarterly culinary audits for all Northern California communities Lead nutrition education seminars for current or prospective assisted living residents demonstrating expertise in various nutrition topics and public speaking skills Attend and participate in nutrition related marketing eventsProvide in service training on various special diets eg NAS CCHO for team membersProvide in service training on IDDSI International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative modified texture diets for team members ensuring a strong understanding and application of IDDSI standards Review IDDSI meals for accuracy in texture and consistencyReview menus to ensure alignment with company standards and the current Dietary Guidelines for Older Adults DGA as recommended by USDA and HHSProvide 11 diet education and counseling for assisted living residents and families Provide nutrition consultations for high nutritional risk residents and present evidence based nutritional care plans to interdisciplinary teams Provide evidence based nutrition recommendations tailored to resident needsCollaborate with culinary services to develop individualized meal plans aligned with company standards and DGA recommendationsDemonstrate knowledge of malnutrition risk screening tools and diagnostic criteria for identifying malnutritionMaintain effective communication with the Director of Nutritional Services and other departmental leaders to uphold organizational standardsDemonstrate strong time management and effective communication skillsEnsure compliance with all state and federal regulations relevant to the departmentQualifications Must be at least eighteen 18 years of ageMust hold an active Registered Dietitian RD or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist RDN license accredited by the Commission on Dietetic Registration CDR and meet all applicable state licensing requirementsPrefer two 2 years of experience practicing as an RDN and one 1 year in senior living LTC or a related fieldMust stay up to date in dietetics through continuing education at minimum every five 5 years Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to food service and nutrition in senior livingMust be highly motivated and able to work independentlyAble to adapt and respond to changes make decisions and prioritize tasks and projectsMust pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening testsMay require team members to vaccinate participate in daily screening surveillance testing and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment PPE to prevent the spread of the COVID 19 or other communicable diseases per regulatory guidelinesAble to read write and speak the English language to interact and communicate effectively with coworkers supervisors physicians health care professionals residents and their families Why should you choose a career with Oakmont Medical Dental and Vision benefitsVacation Personal Day Sick Pay HolidaysComplimentary MealsCompany Paid Life InsuranceTeam Member Discount Program LifeMart401k Savings Plan with Company MatchRecognition ProgramsStudent Loan RefinancingTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmergency Financial AssistanceOakmont Management Group based in Irvine California is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California Nevada and Hawaii At OMG we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members residents and resident family members We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life and our team is hand selected for their skills previous experience and passion for working with the elderly Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer