Patient Meal Services Leader, Registered Dietitian

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 151,536,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Denver, CO, seeks a Registered Dietitian to lead patient meal services within the hospital’s Culinary Service department. You’ll oversee daily operations, educate nursing staff on nutrition, and ensure therapeutic diets are followed per orders, all while driving quality and cost-effective service.

The role requires RD credential within 6 months, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months.
• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification required by first day (Utah/Idaho states only).
• ServSafe certification within 90 days if not current.
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse team.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and scheduling software.
• Experience in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of patient meal services.
• Partners with nursing to educate and ensure guidelines.
• Leads patient meal areas and trains in therapeutic diets.
• Coordinates with frontline caregivers to follow provider orders.
• Implements clinical best practices to deliver care cost-effectively.
• Monitors quality and satisfaction scores; handles HR functions.
• Communicates nutrition expertise with clinical teams.

Skills

Food Service

People Management

Food Safety and Sanitation

Business

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Financial Competence

Nutrition

Education

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

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification

Job description

Intermountain Health in Denver, CO, seeks a Registered Dietitian to lead patient meal services within the hospital’s Culinary Service department. You’ll oversee daily operations, educate nursing staff on nutrition, and ensure therapeutic diets are followed per orders, all while driving quality and cost-effective service.

The role requires RD credential within 6 months, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on patient satisfaction.