PRN Dietitian – Day Shift Medical Nutrition Therapy

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Nutrition Services (PRN) to assess and manage patients’ nutritional needs. You will plan and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy, educate patients, and coordinate care with the care team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, an approved Dietetic Internship or equivalent, and RD licensure with completion within 180 days. PRN schedule and on-site responsibilities at the hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Dietetic Internship or Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required unless already registered with CDR.
• Registered Dietitian - CDR within 180 days.
• Licensed Dietitian - state licensing board within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate assessment of patient’s nutritional status in a timely manner.
• Plans and implements an individualized medical nutrition therapy care plan with measurable goals.
• Ensures continuity of nutrition care through communication with care providers and discharge planning.
• Educates patients and families; develops education materials and lectures on nutrition therapy.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to support nutrition care across the care continuum.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's

Dietetic Internship or Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program

Registered Dietitian (CDR) within 180 days

Licensed Dietitian in state within 180 days

Job description

Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Nutrition Services (PRN) to assess and manage patients’ nutritional needs. You will plan and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy, educate patients, and coordinate care with the care team.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, an approved Dietetic Internship or equivalent, and RD licensure with completion within 180 days. PRN schedule and on-site responsibilities at the hospital.