Clinical Dietitian – Nutrition Coordinator/Leader

Trinity Health; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition Coordinator/Leader for full-time leadership in the Food & Nutrition department. Responsibilities include overseeing dietitian services and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a solid background in clinical nutrition.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Active status as Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• 1-2 years management/leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Registered Dietitians and participates in quality management.
• Collaboration with leadership in Food and Nutrition Services.
• Provides individualized nutrition care to patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Title:

Clinical Dietitian -Nutrition Coordinator/Leader

Employment Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary
• Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
• Quality of Life:Flexible work schedules
• Advancement:Career growth opportunities
• Location:Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Description:

• Full Time (Monday – Friday – 8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
• Location: Silver Spring, MD
• Department: Food & Nutrition Patients
• Reports to Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager, Manger, FNS, THS
• Provides leadership and management for inpatient and outpatient dietitian services at two critical care hospitals.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a key member in a highly engaged interdisciplinary care team.
• Oversees Registered Dietitians, participates in patient satisfaction, quality management, and performance improvement projects and meetings.
• Collaborates with the leadership in Food and Nutrition Services, as well as leadership in other departments to ensure best practices are in place.
• Provides these clinical nutrition duties to more than one site.
• Supports clinical nutrition specialty areas, including Critical Care, NICU and Bariatric programs.
• Provides dietitian services, completes nutrition assessments, and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner.
• Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients while performing within the Scope of Practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical, and non-medical staff, and community. Supports growth of dietetics programs, and development of team members.

What you will need:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree along with advanced certification (e.g. CDE, CNSC, CSO, CSG, or AP) preferred in dietetics.
• Active status as Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required and licensed where states mandate.
• Minimum 3-5 year of clinical experience in an acute care setting and 1-2 years prior management/leadership experience preferred.
• Displays strong communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and experience interacting with inspectors and documentation standards.
• Ability to be a self-starter and independent worker able to manage multiple conflicting priorities and demands.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, organizational, planning, delegation, coaching, communication (verbal, written and interpersonal), and computer (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, EMR and nutrition software) skills; with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to challenge conventional thinking at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates knowledge of diverse patient populations, various acuity levels, in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.
• Ability to lead a team, manage performance, provide constructive feedback, prepare, and issue performance reviews.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information and situations.
• Previous experience working with dietetic interns, maintaining comprehensive curriculum, and acting as a preceptor.

Pay Range: $33.73 - $50.59

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America’s 100 best hospitals.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority/Females/disabled/Veteran(M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.