Director - Dietetic Internship Program, Registered Dietitian

Overview

Director, Dietetic Internship Program (Registered Dietitian)
Qualifications

Have earned at least a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline
Be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Have a minimum of three years professional experience post-credentialing
Be a full-time employee of the sponsoring institution as defined by the institution
Not direct another ACEND-accredited dietetics education program
Experience in dietetics education including teaching dietetics courses, creating and revising curriculum, advising students, and/or being a preceptor for dietetic students is preferred
Responsibilities

The program director is responsible either personally or through delegation for directing the dietetic internship program housed in the Patient Services Department (PSD) of the NHC corporate office. The program director is responsible for ensuring the program meets all accreditation criteria established by ACEND. Time allocation for the program director’s duties is approximately 75% program management and 25% for corporate Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) related activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Development of policies and procedures for managing all components of the program and ensuring fair, equitable, and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students/interns (e.g., admissions, retention, and completion policies)
Student recruitment, advisement, evaluation, and counseling
Conduct all program accreditation activities, including timely submission of fees, reports, requests for major changes, writing the self-study report and conducting the site visit as required
Maintenance of the program’s student records, including advising plans, supervised practice hours, and verification statements
Maintenance of complaints about the program and disposition of the complaint
Ongoing development and review of the program’s curriculum to meet accreditation standards
Communication and coordination with program faculty, preceptors and others involved with the program
Facilitation of processes for continuous assessment of program and student learning outcomes, including internal and external program evaluation
Assist with planning and monitoring of graduate coursework to ensure successful completion
Plan and deliver dietetics-related presentations at corporate-sponsored meetings
Assist with other FNS educational opportunities, including ongoing education for the RD community, conference planning and presentations, updating the orientation program for new hire RDs, creating modules on MatrixCare for new RDs and dietetic interns, teaching ServSafe Manager to all FNS employees, Pineapple Academy, and collaborating with regional RDs on clinical projects and updates
About National HealthCare Corporation

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages.
Our environment emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and integrity. All NHC employees are committed to the health of our patients and the communities we serve.
Equal opportunity employer:

National HealthCare Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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