Licensed Dietitian - Senior Care Nutrition Leader

Good Samaritan; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a clinical dietitian for Mandan Sunset, a 128-bed skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care. The role focuses on medical nutrition therapy, disease-specific diet education, and interdisciplinary care.

You will lead nutrition care protocols, tailor plans for diverse age groups, and educate clients, families, and staff while ensuring safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an ACEND accredited program.
• For graduates after January 1, 2024, a master's degree designation will be required by ACEND.
• Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergrad program or post-graduate internship.
• Five years experience as a clinical dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and provides diet interventions and medical nutrition therapy.
• Educates on diet according to disease state and health risk, updates care plans and policies.
• Optimizes nutritional status with nutrition therapy and education for all ages.
• Coordinates community activities and collaborates with health care teams.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition care planning

Education & counseling

Infection control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Food & Nutrition

Master's degree designation (ACEND)

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

Advanced certification (CDR/ASPEN/CBDCE)

Job description

Good Samaritan is seeking a clinical dietitian for Mandan Sunset, a 128-bed skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care. The role focuses on medical nutrition therapy, disease-specific diet education, and interdisciplinary care.

You will lead nutrition care protocols, tailor plans for diverse age groups, and educate clients, families, and staff while ensuring safety and infection control standards.