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Clinical Dietitian
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$70,826 / year median in Minnesota
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- Friday (48 hours per pay period). The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing quality clinical nutritional care and programs for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures, and best practices. This role will focus in the following areas:
- Implement the established nutritional care programs: Assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, evaluation, and education based upon regulations and established nutritional best practices.
- Implement and maintain procedures and documentation for residents determined at nutritional risk according to facility protocol.
- Monitor the nutritional components of the medical record for completeness and accuracy.
- Attend resident care conferences and contribute nutritional care information and care plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team regarding nutritional concerns.
- Conduct patient education with patient and family as needed.
- Implement specialized/modified diets as ordered by a physician; maintain a system to ensure accuracy of diet orders and specialized/modified diet implementation.
- Oversee in meal preparation and service as designated on site.
- Assist the culinary department in coordinating recipe development and standardization/development of menus.
- Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
- Review menus as designated by facility for nutritional adequacy, palatability, presentation. Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licensed under the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice.
- 1+ year experience required working in a skilled nursing facility setting.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations for long term care facilities and food service industry.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrates ability to participate and collaborate with members of the IDT
- Skilled in communication and needs of geriatric residents and patients with variable medical needs
- High level of commitment to, and success with, customer service skills Rewards That Support You
- Competitive pay with credit for experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)
HSA / FSA
options- Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)
- PTO and sick time
- 403(b) with employer match
- Tuition discounts and scholarships
- PSLF Eligible Employer
- Employee discount program
- Pet insurance (yes, really)
- Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)
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