Dietitian Registered Lead​/UKHC

Job Title

Lead Dietitian Supervisor (Dietitian Registered Lead/UKHC)

Lexington, KY

$60,590 – $95,056 per year

This position will serve as the Lead Dietitian Supervisor of the Chandler Dietitians. The job duties include, but are not limited to: daily supervision of staff; addresses any/all HR issues involving staff; establish and review staff training/education; performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team; responsible for the evaluation, coordination, and implementation of the nutrition care plan for patients; serves as a nutrition educator for students, medical staff, health professionals, and/or general public;

provides education and counseling to patients on their nutritional needs; ensures customer satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources; and performs duties in compliance with performance improvement plans, TJC, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. This position is located in Chandler Hospital. Experience in inpatient adult nutrition and Board Certification in an area of nutrition practice preferred.

• Daily supervision of staff
• Addresses any/all HR issues involving staff
• Establish and review staff training/education
• Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Responsible for the evaluation, coordination, and implementation of the nutrition care plan for patients
• Serves as a nutrition educator for students, medical staff, health professionals, and/or general public
• Provides education and counseling to patients on their nutritional needs
• Ensures customer satisfaction and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources
• Performs duties in compliance with performance improvement plans, TJC, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies

• Registered Dietitian and Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists at time of hire
• Minimum 2 years related experience
• Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) in Nutrition or related field
• Preferred:
  Experience in inpatient adult nutrition and board certification in an area of nutrition practice
• Preferred:
  Experience in neonatal nutrition and human milk/formula preparation oversight
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree, Board Certification as a Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and/or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work
• Technical skills; basic computer knowledge
• Delegation; customer service/focus
• Counseling skills
• Ability to set and meet deadlines
• Works independently; problem solving; critical/analytical thinking
• Flexible and adapts to change
• Ability to facilitate learning and provide constructive feedback
• Time management; supervision and personnel management

Monday – Friday, approximately 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional weekends and holidays.

Regularly standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time (includes repetitive motions).

February 12, 2026

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