Exciting Opportunity: Lead Outpatient Dietitian at RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC

About Us:

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Lead Outpatient Dietitian to join our dynamic team at RD Nutrition Consultants. As a leader in the field, we are dedicated to providing top-notch nutrition education and support to our community.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Lead Outpatient Dietitian, you will play a pivotal role in training and developing our dedicated staff, ensuring they meet the highest standards of care. Your contributions will drive quality improvement initiatives and enhance our paraprofessional and high-risk programs.

Your Impact:

• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director, Area Manager, and Training Coordinator to identify training needs in alignment with the program’s standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition education policies to achieve health and nutrition goals for our dedicated staff.
• Lead the development of engaging lesson plans and themes for monthly nutrition & health education classes and food demonstrations.
• Oversee and manage the high-risk nutrition components of our program, ensuring every participant receives exceptional care.
• Prepare and train paraprofessionals under the guidance of the Associate Director.
• Provide invaluable oversight and technical guidance to Registered Dietitians and Degreed Nutritionists, especially in high-risk operations and activities.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for participants.
• Evaluate dietary intakes and review medical records for accurate nutritional risk determination, offering tailored nutrition interventions for participants.
• Collaborate with physicians on crucial nutrition and breastfeeding-related matters to ensure adherence to the program’s policies and procedures.
• Spearhead necessary policy changes related to therapeutic, non-contract supplemental formula issuance for participants.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related Health Education field. Master's Degree is a plus.
• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD or RDN) certification is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition pertaining to pregnancy, lactation, and infant/child nutrition.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience. A Master's Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or an Education-related field may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity towards both staff and participants' needs.
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to foster teamwork among RD Nutrition Consultants staff.
• Excellent organizational abilities, coupled with effective communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer skills are essential.
• Ability to collaborate with corporate office, program personnel, and other program stakeholders.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

COVID-19 Considerations:

In line with safety protocols, all patients undergo COVID screening and must wear masks when not receiving treatment. All staff members are required to be fully vaccinated.

Position Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
• Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Medical Specialties: Dietetics
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Education: Bachelor's (Required)
• License/Certification: Registered dietitian/nutritionist (Required)
• Work Location: In person
• Ability to commute/relocate: Los Angeles, CA 90002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our community members through top-notch nutrition services!