Registered Dietitian - Long Term Care - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; New Hope, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work–life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan - Ambassador (New Hope, MN) is seeking a registered dietitian to plan, develop, and provide nutrition therapy across primary and specialty care in a 77‑bed long term/post‑acute care setting. This role includes assessing nutritional needs, designing care plans, monitoring outcomes, and educating patients and families while collaborating with the health care team to optimize care.

A bachelor’s degree is required; RD license and CDR registration are essential, with ACEND

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition from ACEND accredited program.
• Master’s degree required after Jan 1, 2024 for registration eligibility.
• Currently holds Registered Dietitian (RD) license in applicable state(s).
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Clinical nutrition experience through approved programs or internship.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care across care settings.
• Educates patients and families on diet according to disease state and health risk.
• Collaborates with health care team to implement nutrition therapies and improve outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition (ACEND accredited)

Master’s degree (post Jan 1, 2024 for registration exam)

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

CDR registration/certification

Clinical nutrition experience

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 MN New Hope Ambassador
Location: New Hope, MN
Address: 8100 Medicine Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 55427, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Good Samaritan - Ambassador (New Hope, MN) is a five star 77-bed facility specializing in Long Term and Post-Acute care.

What’s in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

*Must hold active registered dietitian license with state of MN prior to a start date.

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, evaluates, 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 health care 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

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 .

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].

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-0277158
Job Function: Allied Health
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