Lead Registered Dietitian

Monte Nido; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Nido is seeking a Lead Registered Dietitian for its Wickenburg, AZ location. This role involves overseeing nutritional services and assessments for patients with eating disorders, while also managing staff training and administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background in Nutrition and relevant experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a healthcare delivery system.
• Experience in an eating disorder or psychiatric care setting preferred.
• Licensed Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and monitor nutritional status.
• Formulate nutritional plans based on patient needs.
• Provide supervision for other RDs and train new dietitians.

Skills

Knowledge of nutritional skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Master's Degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Job description

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.

Lead Registered Dietitian

Monte Nido Rosewood Ranch
Wickenburg, AZ

At Monte Nido Rosewood, we understand the intricate medical, emotional, and psychological complications experienced by someone with an eating disorder. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, we treat patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders, as well as co-occurring addictions and disorders. Our well-established model of care, experienced multidisciplinary staff, and intimate warm setting make Rosewood uniquely qualified to effectively treat an eating disorder. Monte Nido Rosewood is one of the nation’s leading eating disorder treatment programs for men, women, and adolescents, offering comprehensive treatment for all stages of recovery, from 24-hour inpatient monitoring to a variety of residential, transitional, and outpatient programs.

The Lead Dietitian is responsible for the coordination, planning, implementation, and documentation of quality meals and nutritional services to all patients at the facility in accordance with standards of State and Federal regulations, and accrediting agencies. Provide nutrition assessment and monitoring of patients. He/she/they is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, completes nutritional assessments when identified as indicated through admission medical assessment, and assists in the formulation of the Master Treatment Plan and Treatment Plan Reviews/Updates. In addition to patient care responsibilities, the Lead Registered Dietitian is responsible for a variety of training and administrative responsibilities, including the planning and coordination of staffing coverage for the program and conducting virtual training with Nutrition leadership coordination.

Total Rewards:

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
• Retirement
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• And many more!

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Complete nutrition assessments per policy for comprehensive patients and follow up weekly to assess and monitor nutritional status.
2. Formulates nutritional plans based on patients' identified needs.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of nutritional skills that assist the patient to reach a higher level of functioning.
4. Plans, implements, and provides nutritional therapy for groups as scheduled.
5. Provides supervision for other RDs at the facility.
6. It is required to be on site Monday through Friday.
7. Interfaces with the culinary team to support quality and meal plan training.
8. Assists the VP of Nutrition and Director of Nutrition in the design of facility patient meal menus to assure compliance with nutritional standards.
9. Support and ensure food services guidelines are being followed.
10. Assists in training new dietitians at their location & supports training at other Monte Nido programs as needed.
11. Assists the Director of Nutrition & VP of Nutrition Services with virtual training for Monte Nido Dietitians and other members of the clinical team.
12. Trains other disciplines on the role of the Registered Dietitian to enhance inter-professionalpractice.
13. Delegates case assignments to the RD team and oversees caseload management.
14. Coordinate dietitian coverage for the site as needed.
15. Supervises dietetic interns for the site.
16. Performs quarterly chart audits to review clinical integrity and compliance.
17. Demonstrates ability to document in the patient record in an accurate, concise, clear, legible, and organized manner that reflects assessment, interventions, and plans.
18. Provides pertinent patient information based on nutritional assessment and group interactions to assist in the development of the Master Treatment Plan and provides input for Treatment Plan Updates and Reviews.
19. Responsible for scheduling, planning, and designing food challenges with patients on outings and passes.
20. Ability to dine with patients as scheduled.
21. Complies with facility policies and procedures and upholds and reinforces food safety standards.
22. Participates in at least 75% of staff meetings; responsible for obtaining information if not in attendance.
23. Prepare and present nutrition information as required at weekly staff meetings.
24. Participates in committees as directed by the Director of Nutrition & VP of Nutrition Services.
25. Actively participate in company marketing efforts at internal events and any related conferences as necessary, by providing information regarding our program.
26. Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice by attending and/or presenting at local and national conferences as approved and when opportunities arise.
27. Perform research and develop presentations for group therapy sessions.
28. Responds and assists in emergency situations as needed in a manner appropriate to training and experience.
29. Approaches patients/families/professionals and visitors with a respectful, caring manner to convey a sense of professionalism, concern, and warmth.
30. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.
31. Communicates and problem solves collaboratively with all team members.
32. Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner, sensitive to patient diversity.
33. Seeks constructive criticism and has the ability to evaluate suggestions objectively.
34. Attends in-services and educational training, as necessary.
35. Maintains flexibility and adaptability to expected or unexpected changes in the work environment.
36. Reports incident occurrences in accordance with policy and procedure.
37. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field of human services. Master's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years ofwork experience or equivalent internship experience in a health care delivery system
• Experience in an eating disorder or psychiatric care setting is preferred.
• Licensed Registered Dietitian
• CPR certification may be required based on state regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

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