Lead Dietitian

Prime Healthcare

Joliet, ILFull-time$32.55–47.14/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation

$32.55–47.14/hr

Location

Joliet, IL

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered DietitianState Specific Licensure

Job overview

The Lead Dietitian collaborates with food services, clinical, and nursing teams to implement nutritional plans, oversee food safety, assess patient nutrition, provide education, approve supplements, and lead the clinical dietetics division while participating in hospital committees and quality improvement programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nutritional AssessmentPatient Nutritional PlanningNutrition EducationFood Safety ManagementSanitation OversightLeadershipTeam CoordinationQuality Improvement Participation

Qualifications

Registered DietitianState Specific LicensureMaster’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Science or Related FieldAdvanced Certification or Advanced Practice (CNSC, CDE)Minimum of 3 to 4 Years as Registered Dietitian in Hospital/Healthcare BackgroundExperience With TJC, DOH and CMS

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Responsibilities

The Lead Dietitian works collaboratively with the Foodservices/Clinical Team and Nursing to ensure that nutritional plans are implemented and standards for the Food and Nutrition department are met. Provides leadership, coordination, direction and administration for the clinical dietetics division of the Food and Nutrition services department. Oversees food safety and sanitation. Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates an appropriate patient nutritional plan of care, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness. Provides nutritional education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population. Completes annual performance review of clinical staff. Attends hospital meetings and committees and participates in facility wide QA/QI programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Registered Dietitian as verified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)2) State specific licensure3) Master’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Science or related field preferred.4) Advanced certification/advanced practice preferred: E.g. CNSC, CDE5) Minimum of 3 to 4 years as a Registered dietitian in hospital/healthcare background.6) Experience with TJC, DOH and CMS.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $32.55 to $47.14. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

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FacilitySaint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet

LocationUS-IL-Joliet

ID2026-283875

CategoryService

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt