Clinical Dietitian

CHI St. Alexius Bismarck•Bismarck, ND

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. They seek to continue their tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, and a system that also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston, along with numerous clinics and outpatient services. They also manage four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota. CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. As a Clinical Dietitian II, you will assess the nutritional status of patients using recognized assessment tools. You will recommend and counsel patients, their families, and caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve their health and well-being. You will routinely work with patients with high acuity (e.g., pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc.) who require advanced competency to provide expert-level care and nutrition therapy. You will perform nutritional assessments using age and gender-appropriate standards and cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. You will conduct routine screenings to identify patients at nutritional risk and collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care, all while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, and caregivers. Additionally, you will model and train Clinical Dietitian I’s in the core behaviors and responsibilities of the department and organization.

Requirements

Two (2) years acute hospital experience working with patients in more complex levels of care to specialized populations (e.g. pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc.).
Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.)
Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Dietitian State license in the following states: Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Tennessee, Ohio, Kansas, Georgia, Iowa, Utah

Responsibilities

Assess the nutritional status of our patients using recognized assessment tools.
Recommend and counsel patients, their families, and caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve their health and well-being.
Routinely work with patients with high acuity (e.g., pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc.) who require advanced competency to provide expert-level care and nutrition therapy.
Perform nutritional assessments using age and gender-appropriate standards and cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.
Conduct routine screenings to identify patients at nutritional risk.
Collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care.
Demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, families, and caregivers.
Model and train Clinical Dietitian I’s in the core behaviors and responsibilities of the department and organization.
Develop an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders.
Monitor and evaluate patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record.
Update plan of care as necessary and follow up with the patient as needed.
Perform business functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner.
Participate in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective.
Collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience.