Senior Registered Dietitian

Banner Health is a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to providing high-quality and compassionate care to the communities it serves. With facilities across multiple states, Banner Health has built a reputation as a premier healthcare provider known for its patient-first approach and dedication to innovation in health services. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, part of the Banner Health system, is a key facility located in Glendale, Arizona. As a Level 1 Trauma center and tertiary care destination, the center caters to a diverse patient population including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Banner Health has been certified as a Great Place To Work and is dedicated to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for its employees. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is notable for its expansive services including surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services, as well as dedicated behavioral health units for both adults and children. The hospital is also expanding with a new tower planned for 2026, which will add medical/surgical beds and enhance services for women and infants, including increased NICU capacity.

This opportunity is for a Senior Registered Dietitian (RD) position within the Culinary & Nutrition department. This full-time role offers a choice between four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, beginning between 6:30 am and 8:00 am. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants who commit to 12 months of service. The Senior RD will provide leadership in specialty clinical nutrition areas, setting practice standards and mentoring colleagues. The position involves managing a complex patient caseload with focus on comprehensive nutritional assessments, including nutrition-focused physical exams, and developing, implementing, and monitoring appropriate nutrition care plans tailored to the patients' needs. The Senior RD will provide patient and family education, develop nutritional standards, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care policies and quality improvement activities. The candidate will have the chance to work in a high-acuity, diverse setting, interacting with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff to ensure the delivery of evidence-based nutritional care. This role demands strong clinical expertise and leadership skills, especially in specialized areas of nutrition, and will be critical in advancing Banner Health's mission of delivering exceptional healthcare service.