Job Description

Connected Health Care is seeking a travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Ainsworth, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 10/27/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Certified Dietary Manager

Connected Health is a trusted staffing agency dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare professionals to communities in need. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Certified Dietary Manager to join our team in providing top-tier home health services across Nebraska.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

The role is to support the Administrator and Consulting Dietitian in managing the Dietary Department. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining high-quality nutritional services in a clean and safe environment.

You are granted the authority and responsibility to fulfill your duties effectively. While this job description outlines key tasks, additional related duties may be assigned as

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative & Departmental Management

• Oversee the Dietary Department, including planning, policy development, budgeting, staffing, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with other departments (Nursing, Housekeeping, Social Services, etc.) to ensure seamless dietary services.
• Maintain records, reports, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Resident Nutrition & Care

• Assess dietary needs, create meal plans, and ensure compliance with physician orders.
• Monitor residents' food preferences and quality of meals.
• Collaborate with families and staff to develop individual nutrition plans.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct inspections, oversee sanitation, and ensure adherence to infection control protocols.
• Address dietary deficiencies and participate in regulatory surveys.
• Develop and implement quality assurance programs.

Personnel & Staff Development

• Recruit, train, and supervise dietary staff.
• Schedule work shifts, evaluate performance, and enforce policies.
• Provide ongoing education and leadership training.

Safety & Sanitation

• Ensure a clean and safe environment for food preparation and storage.
• Monitor infection control and safety procedures.
• Conduct fire and disaster preparedness drills.

Budgeting & Inventory Management

• Assist in budget planning for food, equipment, and labor.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relations.
• Implement cost-control measures to prevent waste.

Committee Participation & Compliance

• Serve on facility committees (Infection Control, Quality Assurance, Budget, etc.).
• Provide reports and implement recommendations for dietary improvements.

Resident Rights & Grievance Handling

• Ensure confidentiality and resident satisfaction with dietary services.
• Address complaints and maintain records of actions taken.

This role ensures high-quality dietary services, resident nutrition, regulatory compliance, and efficient department operations.

Education

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• Be a graduate of an accredited course in dietetic training approved by the American Dietetic Association.

Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Must have training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc.

Specific Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be a registered Food Service Director in the state.
• Strong knowledge of dietary practices, regulations, and guidelines in long-term care.
• Ability to make independent decisions and handle sensitive situations tactfully.
• Leadership skills to supervise both professional and non-professional staff.
• Competency in planning, organizing, and implementing dietary programs and policies.
• Ability to read and interpret financial and dietary reports.
• Must be at least 23 years old and proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Strong management skills

Personal & Professional Attributes

• Must be patient, tactful, and enthusiastic when dealing with residents.
• Open to learning and implementing new dietary methods and principles.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and order in dietary service areas.
• Capable of effectively communicating residents' dietary needs and conditions.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to move around the facility intermittently throughout the day.
• Ability to handle mental and emotional stress, as well as work with elderly and emotionally distressed individuals.
• Must have functional sight and hearing (with or without prosthetics).
• Ability to lift, push, or move equipment over 50 pounds and assist in resident evacuations if needed.

This role requires a combination of leadership, technical knowledge, physical capability, and interpersonal skills to ensure high-quality dietary services in a long-term care facility.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in a supportive healthcare environment. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

Connected Healthcare Job ID #129519. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: TRAVEL - Certified Dietary Manager

About Connected Health Care

Connected Health Care is a nationally recognized healthcare recruiting and staffing agency specializing in travel nursing, travel allied health, interim leadership, per-diem staffing, and permanent placement. Our team of professional account managers, recruits, and credentialists are focused on providing you with the most fulfilling career path that aligns with your personal goals, whether you are traveling with us for a season or looking for a permanent place to call home.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Company provided housing options
• Cancelation protection
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Permanent employment, Interim role, Local area, Shift work,

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