Registered Dietitian

St. Croix Hospice; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/pet insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plans

Eligibility for other compensation

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the clinical care team across Vadnais Heights and surrounding branches.

The role focuses on creating and implementing individualized nutritional plans of care, collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support quality end-of-life care. The position requires Minnesota RD credentials, a master’s degree in dietetics, and the ability to conduct home visits or phone follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Must hold Minnesota Registered Dietitian Credential.
• Master’s degree in dietitian studies from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutritional plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment.
• Counsels individuals and families/caregivers in home settings with the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents information and progress in patient records and discharge summaries.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and attends interdisciplinary meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nutritional planning

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Home health counseling

Record keeping

Education

Minnesota Registered Dietitian Credential

Master’s degree in dietitian studies

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Vadnais Heights, MN 55110, Position Type: Full Time, Work Where You Matter!

At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Registered Dietitian - This position will work at the Vadnais Heights, Roseville, Blaine, North Branch and Maple Grove branches.

Position Overview

The Registered Dietitian is an experienced clinician who serves as a member of the clinical care team, meeting the needs of each patient based on their unique Plan of Care. In this role the Registered Dietitian plans, organizes and conducts dietetic education and supports patients and their caregivers as a member of the interdisciplinary team with expertise in nutritional care.

Essential Functions and Skills

• Develops and implements a nutritional plan of care which is based on a comprehensive assessment of nutritional needs as part of the patient's total plan of care. Evaluates and reports results appropriately.
• The dietitian works with the referring physician and interdisciplinary group to provide appropriate counseling to individuals and families/caregivers in the home setting. They evaluate and instruct on nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection and economics, and adapting plans to the individual's illness, as indicated. They will reevaluate nutritional care by providing home follow-up care either at the patient's residence or by phone.
• Communicates appropriate dietary history and nutritional care data through written record systems.
• Records subjective and objective information, assessment, treatment plan, and current progress notes in the patient's clinical records including a discharge summary.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Comply with the organization's policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient records so that no information is divulged to other than proper users.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Requirements/Qualifications

• Minnesota Registered Dietitian Credential.
• Master’s degree in dietitian studies from an accredited institution.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 12 pounds.
• Occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.

The hourly base range for this role is $32-$37 per hour. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits

• medical/dental/vision/pet insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plans
• eligibility for other compensation