Lead Dietitian

Introduction Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities.
As a Lead Dietitian with LewisGale Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! *Sign on bonus is available.
Must meet eligibility requirements* Benefits LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the LewisGale Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Dietitian to help us reach our goals.
Unlock your potential! Job Summary and Qualifications To collaborate as a Lead Clinical Nutrition member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process.
Assists with oversight and supervision of the Clinical Dietitians and MNT program.
Assists with interviewing, hiring, evaluations, as well as participating in coaching and the disciplinary process of all Clinical Nutrition team members.
Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy.
Coordinates and implements MNT related performance improvement initiatives for the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
Completes RD chart audits and AIDET audits and provides timely feedback to ensure clinical staff competency and to improve performance.
Trains and mentors' new staff and/or dietetic interns to ensure consistent training of staff on policies and procedures.
Responsible for Clinical Dietitian schedules and for monitoring employee attendance for timeliness and maintaining productivity standards.
What qualifications you will need: Bachelor's degree in nutrition or Dietetics required Master's degree in nutrition or related field preferred Licensure, Certifications, Training and Credentials: Registered Dietitian with Commission on Dietetic Registration required Advanced certification (RD-AP, CSP, CNSC, CDE, CSO, or equivalent) required Registered Food Service Manager Certificate within 1 year of hire Minimum of two years supervisory/management experience required Minimum of two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience required Obtains 75 CEU’s within a 5-year period to meet CDR professional portfolio requirements Required Employment in this position is contingent upon continued registration and licensure as a dietitian Required LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909.
We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology.
Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area.
We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.
At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community.
We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.
7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.
"- Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Lead Dietitian opening.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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