Dietitian - PRN

Good Samaritan; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 28,929 - 47,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Mandan, ND is looking for a Registered Dietitian to offer medical nutrition therapy and counsel patients on dietary needs. The role requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and a current RD license. Candidates must demonstrate clinical nutrition experience and skills in developing care plans. The organization provides an attractive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans, fostering a commitment to quality care and service in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics required.
• Clinical nutrition experience through an approved program necessary.
• Currently holds Registered Dietitian license in applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups.
• Monitors nutritional care of clients of all ages.
• Educates clients on diet according to health conditions.

Skills

Clinical nutrition experience

Dietary assessment and care planning

Education and counseling on nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS ND Mandan Sunset

Location: Mandan, ND

Address: 1011 Boundary Street Northwestand, Mandan, ND 58554, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $21.00 - $34.50

Job Summary

Plans, develops, and provides diet interventions, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition care and preventive counseling to individuals and groups in all areas of primary and specialty patient/resident care, acute care, skilled nursing, out‑patient, and/or community settings. Provides medical nutrition therapy services and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients/residents of all ages including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as assigned. This includes determination of nutritional status through nutritional assessment, individualized care plans, provider order recommendations and implementation of nutrition therapy (including verbal orders, diet modification, nutrition support, oral nutrition supplements), education and counseling for disease and nutrition risk management, and evaluation of outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions. Additionally includes optimization of self‑management education and skills in the care of clients/patients/residents with chronic conditions. Ability to recognize, evaluate, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Evaluates treatments or procedures for effectiveness using an evidence‑based approach. Works on nutrition care protocols for the assigned area and acts as leader for the healthcare team in the implementation of the nutrition therapies. Educates on diet according to disease state, medical condition and health risk. Incorporates new trends and techniques as necessary to design care plan and update standards of care educational material. Assists in tailoring clinical education and associated materials for use with clients/patients/residents, families and caregivers. Performs quality control and maintains a high standard in relation to infection control mechanisms for safety. Aware and conscious of individual's insurance coverage and reimbursement circumstances, and participates in clinical performance improvement activities, including research that tests new treatments or procedures for clinical evidence of outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program. *(After January 1, 2024, the ACEND requires anyone taking the registration exam to become a dietitian have a master's degree. Prior to January 1, 2024, individuals qualifying to take the registration exam need to have the minimum of a bachelor's of science degree in dietetics.)
• Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of post graduate internship required.
• Currently holds Registered Dietitian (RD) license within the applicable state(s).
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• For applicable states, proof of a temporary/limited permit nutritionist license will be considered for registry eligible individuals in the event they are waiting to test for their CDR. Individuals will be allowed two exam attempts within three months of hire into their position.

Benefits

• The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
• The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
• If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].
• The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0244482

Job Function: Allied Health

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