Patient Meal Services Leader — Registered Dietitian

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Hospital Nutrition Services leader to oversee patient meal operations at Saint Joseph Hospital. You will lead daily operations, collaborate with nursing on patient diets, train staff in therapeutic diets, and implement best practices to deliver high-quality care at appropriate cost.

You will manage HR functions, ensure food safety, monitor quality scores, and work with clinical teams to address diet orders, while driving continuous quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management; RD must be registered within 6 months.
• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification required by first day of work (states Utah and Idaho).
• ServSafe certification within 90 days if not current.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of patient meal services and ensures diets are followed per orders.
• Collaborates with nursing to educate and meet patient needs while following guidelines.
• Leads and trains staff on therapeutic diets and coordinates with caregivers.

Skills

Food Service

People Management

Food Safety and Sanitation

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Financial Competence

Nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Hospital Nutrition Services leader to oversee patient meal operations at Saint Joseph Hospital. You will lead daily operations, collaborate with nursing on patient diets, train staff in therapeutic diets, and implement best practices to deliver high-quality care at appropriate cost.

You will manage HR functions, ensure food safety, monitor quality scores, and work with clinical teams to address diet orders, while driving continuous quality improvement and