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 ND Mandan Sunset Location Mandan ND Address 1011 Boundary Street Northwest and Mandan ND 58554 USA
Shift 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule PRN Weekly Hours Varies Salary Range 21.00 - 34.50
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 individuals 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 bachelors 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 to have a masters degree. Prior to January 1, 2024, individuals qualifying to take the registration exam need to have the minimum of a bachelors of science degree in dietetics. Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of postgraduate internship required. Currently holds Registered Dietitian (RD) license within the applicable states. 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 offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:
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The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer, MF/D, 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 talents@sanfordhealth.org.
The 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-0244482
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