Division Lead Dietitian

32275 32nd Ave S, Federal Way, Washington, 98001-9616, United States of America

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The Division Lead Dietitian role will provide leadership and support for defined geographic area of dietitians (multiple divisions) and may include a patient case load.

Role will coordinate communication and lead support for Dietitian related goals and quality of care including RPRD oversight, coordinating preceptor program for new hire and on-going training for dietitians.

This teammate drives initiatives for more than one division. Provides expert nutritional services and education to dialysis patients and authorized caregivers.

Collaborate with Group Lead Dietitian to identify areas of focus, monitor divisional performance :

Maintain communication with other Lead Dietitians in the Group

Attend scheduled Group DLRD conference calls, meetings, and trainings

Provide regular status updates on metrics and efforts for outlier management support of pilots, programs and initiatives

Provide process solutions for identified barriers related to priority initiatives

Cascade National team Communication to Local Leadership :

Routinely participate on DVP’s core team and provide SME support for area of nutrition, MBD and dietitian activities o Coordinate reviews of nutrition services-related metrics

Routinely participate on divisional conference calls, may attend live meetings based on need

Collaborate and communicate regarding dietitian related issues to Implement nutrition initiatives with priority on multi-year objectives (MYOs), MBD, Fluid, and IKC related focus to Share awareness of dietitian capacity as related to labor

Collaborate and communicate regarding nutrition related outcomes and processes o Monitor divisional performance for priority initiatives and address outliers, providing coaching and peer reviews for identified performance issues Develop and oversee improvement plans, as needed

Lead the Dietitian Team and serve as a resource for Facility Dietitians, Regional Point Dietitians (and Group Regional Point Dietitians, if applicable) :

Attend DLRD training and National Nutrition Services live / virtual meetings as indicated

Manage MBD (Mineral Bone Disorder) programs including Step-therapy, bundled meds, protocols, Publicly Report Data-MBD component and Korsuva

Establish local Regional Lead team, Motivational Interviewing Mentor and RD Home Champ in partnership.

Provide training, leadership, mentoring, coaching utilizing National Team resources. A

Attend monthly national Dietitian Leadership Team conference calls which serve as the communication link for leadership and dietitians in division.

Conduct conference calls or meetings with Regional Point Dietitians to facilitate team building and champion efforts that improve dietitian practice and nutrition related outcomes

Conduct routine conference calls or meetings (minimum monthly) with dietitians in the division(s) to maintain communication and share National Team recap deck

Oversee and participate in Motivational Interviewing Training program

Maintain current Dietitian Contact Roster and share with Nutrition Services

Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and leads through influence to enhance division level outcomes and support peers.

Champions change, collaboration, and process improvements

Partner with Facility Administrators (FAs) and Regional Operations Directors (RODS) :

Be a resource on RD clinical ladders

May review resumes of new hire dietitians, virtually participate in interview process and final round of interviews

Utilize defined vacancy coverage process and include FA on facilitation

Identify recruiters and educate on requirements for new hire dietitians

Coordinate Preceptor Program for training of new hire dietitians :

Identify and maintain team of preceptors

Partner with national team to coordinate Dietitian Preceptor training program

Ensure preceptor has all current tools and resources from National team training tool-kit

Ensure preceptors maintain follow up support for new hires

Partner with national team on providing on-going new hire training within first year

Monitor new hire evaluations, follow up with preceptors for any identified concerns

Plan, coordinate and conduct continuing education programs for dietitians :

Dietitian Connection Meetings to Implement agenda established by Nutrition Services to ensure consistent education and communication of Village initiatives and other training

For live or virtual meetings, identify core team to assist with meeting planning and execution

Ensure meeting expenses are within budget and submit meeting expense worksheet to Nutrition Services department

Coordinate local area agendas for meetings conducted by RPRD, attend virtually when possible

Participate in special projects at divisional, group or national level within capacity :

Assign a TM to coordinate dietetic internship contacts and placement in Division

May participate in Nutrition Services Workgroups and special projects to support resource development and process improvement

Bachelors degree in nutrition, dietetics or similar required

State licensure or certification

National RD / RDN Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days

2 years of specialized in renal nutrition

Motivational Interviewing training completion

Regional Lead, MI Mentor, Champion, RD home lead, RD Preceptor or other leadership roles

What We’ll Provide

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment.

Below are some of our benefit offerings.

Comprehensive benefits :

DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.

We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.

DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity / paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!

Support for you and your family :

Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity / paternity leave and more

Professional development programs :

DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.

Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.

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Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary / Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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