Lead Registered Dietitian - Growth Potential

Job Title : Lead Registered Dietitian

Department : Food and Nutrition Services

Hours Per Week : 40 hours

Schedule : Days

SUMMARY :

The Lead Registered Dietitian is a vital position responsible for delivering exceptional nutritional care to all participants while collaborating with healthcare professionals to create effective nutrition strategies. This role emphasizes leadership, providing guidance to the Nutrition Department, and mentoring Registered Dietitians to maintain high standards of clinical practice and service delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership & Team Oversight : Supervise and mentor Registered Dietitians and Food Service Associates; manage staff scheduling, training, and ensure adherence to departmental protocols and standards.

Clinical Nutrition Management : Conduct nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, document patient information, and educate participants, fostering clinical objectives and teamwork.

Menu & Food Quality Oversight : Collaborate with vendors to design appealing menus, enhance food quality, and implement efficient operational processes to improve service delivery.

Education & Wellness Programs : Create and deliver nutrition-focused education for staff and participants; lead wellness initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles.

Food Service Operations : Perform inspections, monitor food quality and participant satisfaction, and uphold safety and service standards within kitchen and food service areas.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or a related field

5 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills

Proven commitment to providing exceptional customer service and patient care

Certification in a specialty area of nutrition

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For specific care program requirements, please refer to departmental specifications which outline experience and educational expectations, including continued education requirements.

Accommodations will be considered for any physical requirements reported by prospective employees and / or their physicians.

PAY RANGE : $31.00 - $40.00

This pay range is a good faith representation of what current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant may be. It may change in the future and is eligible for additional pay components determined by experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contractual agreements.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.