Lead Dietitian Pediatric - Le Bonheur - Full-Time

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Dixie Homes (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals seeks a Nutrition Therapy Director to lead the clinical nutrition team at LeBonheur Children's Hospital. You will oversee nutrition therapy services, ensuring high-quality care for patients and compliance with regulations.

With a Master's degree in Food and Nutrition, you should have 3-5 years of experience as a registered dietitian. The role requires effective communication and leadership skills, along with thorough knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a registered dietitian required.
• Licensed as Dietitian/Nutritionist in Tennessee.
• Knowledge of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and oversee clinical nutrition care.
• Provide guidance and support to the department.
• Assess nutritional status of patients across age groups.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Programs.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process

Effective written and verbal communication

Critical thinking and problem solving

Ability to lead and motivate teams

Education

Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

Nutrient analysis software

Word processing and spreadsheet software

Job description

Overview

Direct the functions of nutrition therapy services, including nutrition assessment, counseling/consultation, and performance improvement, and manage the clinical nutrition team to ensure high‑quality nutritional care is provided to patients at LeBonheurChildren's Hospital. Ensure patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory‑agency compliance, and positive public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources. Model appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Carry the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients through compassion, deliberate service focus, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Nutrition Therapy Director to establish goals and oversee implementation of clinical nutrition care based upon the facility’s medical direction and patient population.
• Function in a lead capacity, providing guidance, support, and direction to the department.
• Oversee systems and processes to ensure strategic and operational objectives are met.
• Assess the nutritional status of neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients through documentation in the medical record.
• Participate in facility‑wide and department Performance Improvement Programs and on Performance Improvement teams to improve processes and patient care.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, patients, and families through conferences, individual consultation, and committee participation.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Master’s Degree in Dietetics (required).
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience as a registered dietitian.
• Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and its application; knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy, specifically related to pediatrics; knowledge and application of formulary advances for various patient groups; complex understanding and application of growth velocity and estimated needs across age groups; critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, collaboration; ability to lead and motivate teams; effective written and verbal communication; independent functioning on assigned patient care units; counseling and education; general knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Licenses and Certifications: Dietitian/Nutritionist Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Dietitians/Nutritionist Examiners; Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist – Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, carrying, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The job may involve lifting up to 25lb occasionally or 10lb frequently. Requires close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. The work is typically performed under general office or administrative conditions and the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.