Clinical Dietitian (80663)

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); Vor Ort; USD 41.989 - 56.440; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefit program

Sign-on bonus of $20,000

401(k) plans

Zusammenfassung

Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls seeks an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian to join our Nutrition Services team. This is a full-time role in a fast-paced environment providing nutritional care without on-call hours, weekends, or holidays.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits program with medical and dental coverage, and a significant $20,000 sign-on bonus. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition and Minnesota RD license.

Qualifikationen

• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Minnesota RD license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition.
• Certification in Diabetes Education or Weight Management preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients with various disease states.
• Monitor and optimize patients’ nutritional status based on medical condition.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for medical and nutritional care.

Kenntnisse

Excellent interpersonal communication

Decision-making skills

Computer proficiency: WordPerfect and Microsoft Office Suite

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition

Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Minnesota RD license

Jobbeschreibung

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

Lake Region Healthcare is seeking a full time Inpatient Clinical Dietitian to join our Nutrition Services team in a fun, fast-paced environment that provides nourishing food to our patients, fellow employees, and visitors. This is a great opportunity for new graduates, and experienced Dietitians, to work with a variety of patients, with no on-call, weekends, or holidays!

Job Details

• Location: Lake Region Healthcare Corporation – Fergus Falls, MN 56537
• Position Type: Full time
• Hours: 72 hours biweekly, day shifts Monday–Friday, no on‑call, weekends or holidays
• Salary: $30.48 – $40.97 per hour (final wage based on experience and qualifications)
• Sign‑on bonus: $20,000 with a two‑year work commitment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients with various disease states and medical conditions
• Monitor, assess, and optimize patients’ nutritional status based on medical condition and needs
• Collaborate with physicians and other health‑care professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional care
• Make recommendations for enteral (tube) and parenteral (IV) nutrition support and dietary supplementation
• Allocate time between inpatient care and Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program participants
• Partner with Food Services as a subject‑matter expert to manage menu software and verify nutritional labeling accuracy in the café
• Maintain patient confidentiality and work independently while interacting with patients, nurses, physicians, department directors, hospital staff, families, and the public

Compensation & Benefits

Lake Region Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefit program, including medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA, and 401(k) plans; EAP; life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection; and legal services. Most plans begin coverage on the first of the month after a 30‑day waiting period.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Minnesota RD license (or requirement to obtain MN licensing within three months of hire)
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food and Nutrition
• Certification in Diabetes Education or Weight Management preferred (or willingness to acquire within two years)
• Food Safety certification or willingness to obtain within one year of hire
• Excellent interpersonal communication and decision‑making skills
• Computer proficiency: WordPerfect and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding food safety and sanitation
• Visual acuity required for inspection of data and written materials
• Successful completion of pre‑employment health screening
• Ability to attend work site per schedule; travel to outreach clinics possible

EEOC Statement

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.