Lead Registered Dietitian

About the role

Manage all aspects of hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of 2+ registered dietitians. Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs.
• Provide nutritional support training for the patient service ambassador team.
• Manage clinical QAPI projects and plans and collaborate with other departments to achieve goals.
• Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record.
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status.
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
• Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication.
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations.
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
• Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments.
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs.
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes.
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings.
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation and sick).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career development and ongoing training.

Pay

Starting salary $75,000 (negotiable based on experience).