Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver expert nutrition care and develop individualized patient plans in a hospital setting. You will communicate nutrition data across systems, participate in health team meetings, and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

The role requires 2+ years of acute hospital experience, RD registration with CDR, and ACEND-accredited training. You will mentor staff, coordinate with the nutrition services team, and support diverse,

Qualifications

• Two years acute hospital experience with complex patient populations (e.g., pediatric, ICU).
• Registered Dietitian with CDR; licensure as required by state and obtained within 6 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nutrition care and individualized plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Communicate nutritional data clearly across systems and participate in health team meetings.
• Lead MNT education and mentorship for staff and interns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure diet orders are accurate and menu compliance is maintained.
• Monitor and adjust care plans, perform follow-ups, and support high-acuity populations.

Skills

RD

MNT

Clinical nutrition

Education

Bachelor's Degree ACEND program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will provide expert nutrition care, developing and implementing individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes. Every day you will clearly communicate nutritional data across all systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert. To be successful in this role, you will integrate robust clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, consistently adhering to professional standards and fostering effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.

• Clinical Screening & Assessment: Perform comprehensive nutritional screenings and assessments using validated, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive tools to establish accurate clinical diagnoses
• Intervention & Care Planning: Develop and implement evidence-based nutrition care plans—including specific feeding routes and prescriptions that align with medical conditions and physician orders
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Act as a key member of the multi-specialty care team to facilitate high-level patient care, coordinate services (including CCS for neonates), and support clinical staff
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Continuously monitor patient progress, measure goal achievement, update care plans, and conduct timely follow-ups to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes
• Operational Excellence: Partner with Food and Nutrition Services to ensure menu compliance, diet order accuracy, and high-quality customer service through audits and trayline reviews
• Education & Mentorship: Lead training sessions for clinical staff on Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), mentor interns and junior dietitians, and provide expert-level care for high-acuity populations

Job Requirements (Required)

• Two (2) years acute hospital experience working with patients in more complex levels of care to specialized populations (e.g. pediatric,bariatric, ICU, etc.)
• Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.)
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Valid dietitian licensure if required by state. Licensure must be obtained within 6 weeks of hire or as required by local regulation
• Must have at least one advanced Board Certification as a specialist or paneled with CCS or may have an equivalent combination of education, advanced certification and experience in lieu of advanced Board Certification

Where You'll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Pay Range

$30.71 - $42.64 /hour