Registered Dietitian - Senior | Full Time Days | Rochester General Hospital

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rochester is seeking a Senior Registered Dietitian to provide expert nutritional care and serve as a consultant to interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The role includes managing complex patient cases, designing nutrition initiatives, and promoting community health. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, 3 years of experience, and RD credential. The position offers full-time hours with a pay range of $30.50 - $38.50.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-acuity patient cases as a resource for specialized nutrition therapies.
• Design nutrition-related initiatives to enhance care delivery.
• Deliver advanced clinical training and support onboarding of new staff.
• Participate in research projects and evaluate emerging nutrition trends.
• Oversee wellness and outreach programs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Job Title: Registered Dietitian - Senior
Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Full Time Days

SUMMARY

The role provides expert nutritional care to participants and serves as a key consultant to interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The Senior RD plays a pivotal role in program development, quality improvement, and departmental innovation, ensuring the highest standards of nutritional care and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Advanced Clinical Nutrition Care: Manage complex and high‑acuity patient cases, serve as a resource for specialized nutrition therapies, and lead interdisciplinary case reviews.

• Drive Program Development & Quality Improvement: Design nutrition‑related initiatives, analyze outcomes data, and develop evidence‑based protocols to enhance care delivery.

• Lead Education & Staff Development: Deliver advanced clinical training, support onboarding of new staff, and promote continuous professional growth within the department.

• Advance Research & Evidence‑Based Practice: Participate in research projects, evaluate emerging nutrition trends, and integrate best practices into clinical workflows.

• Promote Community Health & Operational Excellence: Oversee wellness and outreach programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead initiatives to improve patient and participant satisfaction.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field (required for all hires on or after April 1, 2022)

• 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage complex clinical cases and lead multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in nutritional care

• Certification in a specialized area of nutrition

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$30.50 - $38.50