Clinical Dietitian

Saint Therese • Brooklyn Park, MN

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Therese is seeking an experienced Clinical Dietitian to provide compassionate nutritional care to seniors at its Oxbow Lake community in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The Clinical Dietitian provides quality clinical nutritional care and programs for residents in accordance with regulations, established policies and procedures, and best practices. The position supports residents across care settings and collaborates with a dedicated interdisciplinary care team.

This is a part-time, day-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday for 48 hours per two-week pay period. The stated pay range is $34.25–$42.81 per hour, based on experience. Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior housing and services provider committed to person-centered care and community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensure under the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice.
• At least one year of experience as a Clinical Dietitian in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for long-term care facilities and the food service industry.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to participate and collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Communication skills suited to geriatric residents and patients with variable medical needs.
• Strong commitment to and success with customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement nutritional care programs, including assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, evaluation, and education, in accordance with regulations and established best practices.
• Implement and maintain procedures and documentation for residents identified as being at nutritional risk, according to facility protocol.
• Monitor nutritional components of medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Attend resident care conferences and contribute nutritional care information and care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding nutritional concerns.
• Provide patient education to patients and families as needed.
• Implement physician-ordered specialized or modified diets and maintain a system to ensure diet orders and their implementation are accurate.
• Oversee meal preparation and service as designated on site.
• Assist the culinary department with recipe development and standardization and menu development.
• Monitor food service operations for conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Review facility menus for nutritional adequacy, palatability, and presentation.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, with credit for experience.
• Healthcare and medical benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance for employees working 60 or more hours per pay period.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid life insurance for employees working 60 or more hours per pay period.
• PTO and sick time.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships.
• PSLF-eligible employer.
• Employee discount program.
• Pet insurance.
• Same Day Pay through UKG Wallet.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level