Clinical Nutrition Tech – Dietetics Student (PRN)

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls is seeking a PRN Dietetics/Nutrition student to provide nutritional care under supervision of a registered dietitian. You will screen and identify patients at nutritional risk and help adjust menus to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities include nutrition screening, evaluations for low/moderate risk, developing care plans with measurable goals, documenting in the EMR, and supporting menu choices for patients.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in final year of Dietetics/Nutrition program.
• Ability to work under supervision of a registered dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition screening and refers high-risk patients to dietitians.
• Evaluates nutrition for low/moderate risk patients and gathers needs.
• Develops care plans with measurable nutritional goals.
• Assesses responses and revises care plans as needed.
• Documents patient responses in the EMR clearly and concisely.
• Calculates intake for calorie counts and records in medical chart.
• Assists patients with menu choices as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary counseling

EMR documentation

Education

Dietetics/Nutrition program (final year)

Tools

EMR

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls is seeking a PRN Dietetics/Nutrition student to provide nutritional care under supervision of a registered dietitian. You will screen and identify patients at nutritional risk and help adjust menus to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities include nutrition screening, evaluations for low/moderate risk, developing care plans with measurable goals, documenting in the EMR, and supporting menu choices for patients.