Lead Dietitian

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet seeks a Lead Dietitian to lead the clinical dietetics division and ensure nutritional plans are implemented in collaboration with Foodservices and Nursing.

You will oversee food safety, assess patient nutrition status, educate patients and families, and contribute to formulary development and quality improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with CDR verification and state licensure.
• Master’s degree preferred; advanced certifications encouraged.
• Minimum 3–4 years hospital/healthcare RD experience; familiarity with JCAHO/TJC standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Foodservices/Clinical Team and Nursing to implement nutritional plans.
• Provide leadership and administration for the clinical dietetics division.
• Oversee food safety and sanitation, assess patient nutrition status and plan care.
• Provide patient/family nutrition education and assist formulary development.
• Participate in facility-wide QA/QI programs and committee meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical dietetics

Hospital experience

Nutritional education

Education

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

State licensure

Master’s in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field

Advanced certification (CNSC, CDE)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Lead Dietitian works collaboratively with the Foodservices/Clinical Team and Nursing to ensure that nutritional plans are implemented and standards for the Food and Nutrition department are met. Provides leadership, coordination, direction and administration for the clinical dietetics division of the Food and Nutrition services department. Oversees food safety and sanitation. Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates an appropriate patient nutritional plan of care, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness. Provides nutritional education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population. Completes annual performance review of clinical staff. Attends hospital meetings and committees and participates in facility wide QA/QI programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1) Registered Dietitian as verified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)2) State specific licensure3) Master’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Science or related field preferred.4) Advanced certification/advanced practice preferred: E.g. CNSC, CDE 5) Minimum of 3 to 4 years as a Registered dietitian in hospital/healthcare background.6) Experience with TJC, DOH and CMS.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $32.55 to $47.14. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf