Nutrition Support Registered Dietitian Lead - Clinical Nutrition Services

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

75d • $67,000 - $104,000

About The Position

The position is responsible for all aspects of patient food and nutrition services within the Patient Dietary Services Department. The role includes overseeing nutrition support activities, collaborating with various committees, and ensuring the quality of nutrition care for patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition. The individual will also be involved in research, education, and the management of resources related to nutrition support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience required.
• 5 years’ experience parenteral nutrition management required.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the Nutrition Committee assisting with decisions, research projects and coordination of all nutrition support activities.
• Acts as co-chair for Nutrition Committee and Nutrition Rounds.
• Responsible for writing and revising nutrition policies and protocols related to enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy and Nutrition Committee members making recommendations to eD-H enteral/parenteral order sets needing revisions.
• Acts as a consultant to staff Registered Dietitians for patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Monitors the nutrition care of patients on enteral and parenteral nutrition and oversight/review of dietitian nutrition orders entered per protocol.
• Responsible for keeping statistics for patients on enteral/parenteral nutrition.
• Actively involved with nutrition support research activities.
• Works with the nutrition support service to set up quality measures, assisting with data collection, summarizing information, submitting quarterly reports to the Nutrition Committee, Nutrition Support physician, and the Clinical Nutrition Manager, and as requested by Quality Assurance and Safety.
• Assists with developing education materials and participating in educating professional and paraprofessional staff with respect to nutrition support including and not limited to: physicians, residents, interns, dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists.
• Assists with coordinating and scheduling dietetic intern rotations.
• Assists with the evaluation of enteral formulary making recommendations of change to the Clinical Nutrition Manager.
• Completes nutrition assessments per Clinical Nutrition and D-H Policies and Procedures when appropriate.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform nutrition assessments for patients at all age levels.
• Works as a team member to provide comprehensive customer service to patients and families following department and D-H guidelines.
• Works directly with Manager, Clinical Nutrition & Patient Services to develop and implement clinical initiatives.
• Acts as a liaison for RD and dietetic technician staff providing general supervision and communicating nutrition support concepts.
• Contributes to the professional development to D-H staff in the area of Nutrition Support.
• Serves as a member on hospital committees related to Nutrition Support and communicating back pertinent information to the Manager, Clinical Nutrition, and Patient Services.
• Acts as point person for all clinical matters in absence of Clinical Nutrition Manager.

Benefits

• Salary range of $67,000-$104,000 a year.
• Eligible for a $5,000 Sign on Retention Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees