Dietitian | Dialysis

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of patients within an assigned area of practice, at Avera Dialysis-Sioux Falls. The role assesses nutritional status and needs, develops and implements individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, provides patient and family education, and supports continuity of nutrition care. The Dietitian works as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team and may provide guidance to a dietetic assistant.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Dietetic internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-approved program, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 180 days.
Dietitian license from the licensing board in the state applicable to the job assignment within 180 days.
Ability to work the specified hours.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made where they do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; demonstrate compassion, hospitality, stewardship, and CARE standards.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience.
Experience and advanced certifications in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nutritional status in a timely and accurate manner, considering their nutrition needs, knowledge and readiness to learn, cultural and religious needs, and physical or mental limitations.
Apply age-specific knowledge and competencies when caring for patients from infancy through geriatrics.
Plan and deliver medical nutrition therapy and implement individualized nutrition care plans with clearly defined, measurable goals.
Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients and families based on assessment findings.
Communicate with relevant care providers to ensure continuity of nutrition care and help transition patients to new care environments.
Document all phases of the nutrition care process completely and concisely.
Develop and interpret patient education classes and materials.
Plan and present lectures related to nutrition therapy and community nutrition.
Guide dietetic assistants in identifying and assigning patients to nutritional risk levels using screening and assessment policies and procedures.
Participate actively in team conferences and multidisciplinary care planning, and maintain ongoing communication with outreach contacts.
Maintain confidentiality and coordinate workflow effectively with team members.
Comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA requirements.