Dietitian - Full Time Days at Good Samaritan Society summary:
The Dietitian position at the Good Samaritan Society involves planning and delivering nutrition interventions and medical nutrition therapy to individuals across various care settings. The role requires assessing nutritional needs, creating individualized care plans, and providing education related to nutrition and disease management. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in dietetics, a current RD license, and be committed to delivering quality care in a supportive, Christian environment.
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 Stillwater Ctr
Location: Stillwater, MN
Address: 1119 Owens St N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50
Pay Info: $5,000 Sign On Bonus!
Department Details We are looking for a Dietitian to fill a Full Time position between our Stillwater, MN and Inver Grove Heights facilities. MN DIETITIAN LICENSE REQUIRED.
This position can be filled to a direct employee or candidate can be a contracted employee as well.
· , Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
· Generous Shift Differentials
· Health Savings Account
· Direct access to your earnings daily
· Flexible Scheduling Options Available
· Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
· Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
· Salary Increases
· Referral Bonuses
· Advancement Opportunities
· Paid Time Off
· Compassionate Leave
· Education Assistance
· Scholarships and Sponsorships
· Continuing Education
· Years of Service Recognition Program
· Verizon and AT&T Discounts
· Hotel Discounts
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 The Good Samaritan Society 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 .
The Good Samaritan Society 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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .
The Good Samaritan Society 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-0192380
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
Keywords:
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