Lead Registered Dietitian
About The Position
The Lead Registered Dietitian manages a team of registered dietitians and guides patients, families, and facility staff on medical nutrition therapy to support a healthy and healing environment. The role builds relationships with physicians and nursing staff to support patient satisfaction and deliver quality care that meets patients’ nutritional needs. This position is at Mercy Health St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Boardman, Ohio. The position leads a team of 2 or more registered dietitians, oversees clinical nutrition services, and supports quality improvement and regulatory compliance. It completes nutritional assessments and interventions for inpatient and outpatient care, documents nutrition goals and interventions in medical records, manages therapeutic diet and supplement orders, and provides nutrition education and training to patients, families, and staff. The starting salary is $75,000 annually, negotiable based on experience, with a $5,000 registered dietitian sign-on bonus. Additional offerings include payment of CDR and state licensure fees and up to 18 free continuing education units annually.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration credentials and dietitian licensure as required by state regulations.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards.
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.
- Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds.
- Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication.
- Service-oriented approach focused on exceeding expectations.
- Positive and professional demeanor.
- Ability to make sound decisions and judgments quickly.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize projects and needs effectively.
- Willingness to support others to achieve outcomes.
- Integrity, respect, and discretion in business dealings.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of 2 or more registered dietitians.
- Provide leadership that supports teamwork, morale, passion, quality, and respect.
- Complete nutritional assessments and provide evidence-based interventions for inpatient and outpatient care.
- Educate patients, families, nursing staff, food service staff, and other facility staff on nutritional needs.
- Provide nutritional support training to the patient service ambassador team.
- Manage clinical QAPI projects and plans and collaborate with other departments to achieve goals.
- Document patient assessments, nutritional goals, and interventions in the medical record.
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff about patients’ nutritional status.
- Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
- Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.
Benefits
- $5,000 registered dietitian sign-on bonus.
- Payment of CDR and state licensure fees.
- Up to 18 free continuing education units annually.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Career development and ongoing training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
