Licensed Dietitian

TEEMA; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Licensed Dietitian to lead nutritional care for residents, ensuring meals and supplements meet high standards of nutrition and taste.

You will collaborate with medical staff and culinary teams to implement care plans with precision, safety, and a personal touch. Flexible shifts and long-term opportunities are available in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited college program in Dietetics or related field.
• Current Registration as a Dietitian (RDN) and/or state licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD).
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage nutritional care for all residents in alignment with physician orders and regulations.
• Conduct thorough nutritional assessments and document care provided.
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure meals and supplements are nutritious and appealing.
• Advocate for resident independence and respect personal choices within care plans.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team to support holistic health management.
• Maintain infection control and food safety practices per OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and medical records.

Skills

English communication

Clinical documentation

Nutritional software

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Tools

Nutrition software

Job description

Elevate the quality of life for our residents through expert nutritional leadership and compassionate care. As a Licensed Dietitian, you will be the primary advocate for resident health, ensuring that every meal, snack, and supplement meets the highest standards of nutrition and taste. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical assessment with creative meal planning, all within a supportive environment that values resident independence and choice. You will work closely with medical staff and culinary teams to ensure that nutritional care plans are executed with precision, safety, and a personal touch.

Key Duties

Clinical Nutritional Oversight: Direct and manage the nutritional care for all residents, ensuring full alignment with physician orders, state/federal regulations, and individualized care plans.

Nutritional Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of residents' nutritional needs and maintain detailed, accurate documentation of the care provided.

Meal Excellence: Collaborate to ensure that nutritious, appetizing, and high-quality meals and supplements are prepared and served in an inviting, pleasant atmosphere.

Resident Advocacy: Promote resident independence and respect personal choices within the framework of their clinical care plans.

Communication & Collaboration: Actively receive and share information regarding resident conditions with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic health management.

Safety & Compliance: Maintain rigorous adherence to infection control procedures, OSHA, and CDC guidelines, especially concerning blood-borne pathogens and food safety.

Privacy & Ethics: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and privacy regarding resident information and medical records.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Completion of an accredited college program in Dietetics or a related field.

Licensure/Certification: Current Registration with the American Dietetic Association (RDN) and/or state licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD) as required.

Skills: Ability to measure and comprehend clinical quantities and communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Compliance: Ability to fulfill all obligations under the Corporate Compliance Program and follow relevant laws and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience: Prior work experience in a long-term care or clinical facility is preferred.

Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to observe and report changes in resident conditions to appropriate medical staff promptly.

Technical Proficiency: Comfort with clinical documentation systems and nutritional software.

Location and Work Type

Schedule: * Flexible 8 or 12-hour shifts.

Contract Length: Standard contract with longer-term extensions available upon request.