Senior Dietitian - Full Time Days

About the role

Plans, develops, and provides diet interventions, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition care and preventive counseling to individuals and groups in all areas of primary and specialty patient/resident care, acute care, skilled nursing, out-patient, and/or community settings.

Evaluates treatments or procedures for effectiveness using an evidence-based approach. Works on nutrition care protocols for the assigned area and acts as leader for the health care team in the implementation of the nutrition therapies.

Identifies nutritional intervention methods within own specialty. Educates on diet according to disease state, medical condition and health risk. Incorporates new trends and techniques as necessary to design care plan and update standards of care policy manuals and educational material.

Affords leadership, guidance and acts as a resource to peers. Serves as a resource to other disciplines and community agencies as appropriate. Coordinates, plans, and participates in community activities regarding medical nutrition therapy according to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes, evaluates, and provides for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs.
• Develops, coordinates, and conducts educational activities for individuals with illnesses/diseases associated with nutrition, and to their families.
• Provides nutrition therapy and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients/residents of all ages including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Optimizes nutritional status by providing medical nutrition therapy to clients/patients/residents with nutrition risk.
• Provides leadership, guidance and acts as a resource to peers. Serves as a resource to other disciplines and community agencies as appropriate.
• Coordinates, plans, and participates in community activities regarding medical nutrition therapy according to quality standards.
• Aware and conscious of individual's insurance coverage and reimbursement circumstances, and participates in clinical performance improvement activities, including research that tests new treatments or procedures for clinical evidence of outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program.
• For graduates after January 1, 2024, a master's degree designation will be required by ACEND.
• Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of post graduate internship required.
• Five (5) years experience as a clinical dietitian required.
• Currently holds Registered Dietitian (RD) license within the applicable state(s).
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Possesses and maintains advanced certification from recognized entity such as: the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), the national Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE).
• Certification should support primary area of practice and be supported by leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program.
• For graduates after January 1, 2024, a master's degree designation will be required by ACEND.
• Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of post graduate internship required.
• Five (5) years experience as a clinical dietitian required.
• Currently holds Registered Dietitian (RD) license within the applicable state(s).
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Possesses and maintains advanced certification from recognized entity such as: the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), the national Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE).
• Certification should support primary area of practice and be supported by leadership.

Skills

• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and its applications.
• Experience in developing and implementing nutrition care protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for nutrition care.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• A generous time off package

Pay

$28.00 - $38.50 per hour

Additionally, there is a $25,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Department Details

Good Samaritan Society – Mandan Sunset is a 128-bed facility offering long-term care, skilled nursing services, in-house dialysis, post-acute care, and restorative therapy. Nearly all residents enjoy private rooms and bathrooms, providing added comfort and privacy.

As a faith-based, nonprofit organization, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and welcoming environment. At Mandan Sunset, you will be part of a dedicated and diverse care team that values compassion, respect, and meaningful connections with residents, clients, and colleagues alike.

Job Function

Allied Health

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