Lead Registered Dietitian

Lead Registered Dietitian at Mercy Health St Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Boardman, OHWe're looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our culinary team! Manage a team of registered dietitians to guide patients, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy to create a healthy and healing environment. Build relationships with physicians and nursing to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient's nutritional needs.Starting salary $75,000 (Negotiable based on experience)Extra benefits include paid CDR and State licensure fees with up to 18 FREE CEUs annually!Responsibilities:Manage all aspects of hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and counseling for a team of 2+ registered dietitiansProvide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respectComplete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient careProvide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needsProviding nutritional support training for the patient service ambassador teamManage clinical QAPI projects and plans and collaborate with other departments to achieve goalsDocument assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical recordCommunicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients' nutritional statusManage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplementsAttend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory complianceRequirements:Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field3+ years of experience in a related fieldKnowledge of regulatory standardsComputer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various softwareSkills:Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgroundsCommunication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communicationCustomer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectationsProfessionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanorDecision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgmentsProactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needsTeam Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomesBusiness Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealingsOrganization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environmentWhat We Offer:Paid time off (vacation and sick)Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with employer matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career development and ongoing trainingImportant to Know:Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.Who is HHS:HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.