Clinical Dietitian – Geriatric Care with Growth Path

Monarch Healthcare Management; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UKG Wallet

Free Medical Insurance

Loan reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off – Vacation Time

401 (k) with annual contribution match

Referral bonuses

Career path

Job summary

Monarch Healthcare Management in Minnesota seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition services to residents in a long-term care setting. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver care aligned with patient goals and standards.

Responsibilities include applying the Nutrition Care Process, performing assessments, developing care plans, educating residents and families, monitoring progress, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Experience in geriatric nutrition is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by CADE.
• Must be registration eligible and licensed within 1 year of employment.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community 1-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply the full Nutrition Care Process and medical nutrition therapy for geriatric residents using strong clinical judgment, counseling skills, cultural competence, critical thinking, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Conduct and document thorough nutrition assessments, complete MDS requirements, evaluate medical, psychosocial, functional, and behavioral factors, supervise data collection, and identify nutrition-related risks requiring intervention or referral.
• Analyze assessment data to identify and prioritize nutrition diagnoses, document PES statements, and develop evidence-based, individualized nutrition care plans tailored to resident safety, needs, and preferences.
• Implement nutrition interventions, provide resident and family education and counseling, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, delegate appropriately, and adjust plans based on resident response and treatment goals.
• Monitor outcomes through meal observations, progress tracking, and outcome measures; communicate with physicians and care teams; document care accurately; support discharge planning; and serve as a nutrition resource to staff, residents, and families.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, state regulations, and accreditation standards; promote a positive, inclusive workplace; assist with surveys, audits, student education, and operational support to enhance quality and safety.

Skills

Clinical nutrition expertise

Counseling & communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

CADE Didactic Program Certification

Registration eligible and licensed within 1 year

Healthcare experience in long-term care

Job description

Monarch Healthcare Management in Minnesota seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition services to residents in a long-term care setting. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver care aligned with patient goals and standards.

Responsibilities include applying the Nutrition Care Process, performing assessments, developing care plans, educating residents and families, monitoring progress, and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Experience in geriatric nutrition is preferred.