Dietitian | MCK Med Nutrition Ser

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a Dietitian to oversee nutritional care within a designated patient area. You will conduct assessments, develop nutrition plans, and collaborate with the care team to ensure continuity of nutrition care.

The role emphasizes medical nutrition therapy, patient education, and adapting care for diverse age groups within the unit guidelines. This position offers a day-shift schedule with rotating weekends, and eligibility for student loan repayment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field.
• Dietetic Internship or equivalent approved program required unless already registered with CDR.
• Registered Dietitian- CDR within 180 days.
• Licensed Dietitian per state regulations within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate nutritional assessments and interprets patient data.
• Plans and implements medical nutrition therapy with clear, measurable goals.
• Communicates effectively with care teams for continuity of nutrition care.
• Educates patients and families and develops educational materials.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and participates in care planning.
• Documents nutrition care process and outcomes thoroughly.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education & lectures

Education

Bachelor's

Dietetic Internship

Registered Dietitian

Licensed Dietitian

Job description

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range: $28.00 - $42.00

Position Highlights

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with Rotating weekends and holidays

NOTE: Position eligible for student loan repayment

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

The dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of the patient within an assigned area of practice.

What you will do

• Performs an accurate assessment within a timely manner of the patient’s nutritional status including, but not limited to: obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patient’s nutritional needs, patient/family level of knowledge, ability and readiness to learn about nutrition requirements, cultural/religious needs, and physical/mental limitations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age, infant through geriatrics, as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
• Plans the delivery of medical nutrition therapy and implements an individualized outcomes based nutritional care plan specific to patient’s needs with clearly defined, measurable goals.
• Demonstrates ability to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients/family based on assessment needs.
• Ensures continuity of nutrition care through communication with relevant care providers at mission and discharge.
• Helps to effectively transition patients to a new care environment.
• Documents all phases of the nutrition care process in a complete and concise manner. Develops and interprets patient education classes and/or materials.
• Demonstrates ability to educate the public by planning and presenting lectures related to nutrition therapy and community nutrition.
• Providing guidance to dietetic assistant in identifying and assigning patients to a nutritional risk level using screening/assessment policies and procedures.
• Functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team as evidenced by active participation in team conferences, multidisciplinary care planning, and ongoing communication of outreach contracts.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Bachelor's
• Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration within 180 Days
• Licensed Dietitian - Licensing Board Licensed in the state based off job assignment as a Dietitian. within 180 Days

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Experience and advanced certifications in specialty area

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].