Pediatric Nutrition Lead — Drive Care & Growth

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis is looking for a lead nutrition professional to oversee the Nutrition Therapy Services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. This role involves ensuring high quality nutritional care and compliance with regulations while leading the clinical nutrition team.

The ideal candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics and 3-5 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian. Key responsibilities include assessing patients’ nutritional status and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Thorough knowledge of pediatric nutrition services.
• Ability to effectively communicate and counsel.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical nutrition services and manage the nutrition team.
• Assess nutritional status and document findings.
• Participate in Performance Improvement programs.

Skills

Nutrition Care Process

Medical nutrition therapy

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition

Master’s Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis is looking for a lead nutrition professional to oversee the Nutrition Therapy Services at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. This role involves ensuring high quality nutritional care and compliance with regulations while leading the clinical nutrition team.

The ideal candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics and 3-5 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian. Key responsibilities include assessing patients’ nutritional status and participating in performance improvement initiatives.