Dietitian - Pediatric

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available from day 1

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Hands-on training and mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health is seeking a Dietitian responsible for providing nutritional care to patients in Sioux Falls. The role involves assessing patient nutritional needs, providing individualized nutrition therapy, and collaborating with healthcare team members. A Bachelor’s degree and registration with the CDR are required within 180 days of employment.

This position supports Avera's mission and offers a range of benefits including PTO from day one, career development, and contributions to retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and registration with CDR within 180 days.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred with advanced certifications.
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide nutritional care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy based on assessments.
• Document all phases of the nutrition care process.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Care team collaboration

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Dietetic Internship or equivalent

Registered Dietitian License

Job description

Location

Avera Medical Group Pediatrics, Sioux Falls, Plaza 4

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$28.00 - $42.00 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

Clinic Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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. 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 degree
• 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 workflow 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].