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32275 32nd Ave S,Federal Way,Washington,98001-9616,United States of America 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. The essential duties and responsibilities of the Division Lead Dietitian role are outlined below. 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 Progr