Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is
dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to
world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $26.00 - $41.50
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Come join a dynamic and energized group of Sanford Dietitians! We are hiring for
a new full time outpatient oncology position to work alongside our other cancer
center dietitians. This RD will also manage a small inpatient coverage area. We
have a large team of specialized dietitians that are embedded throughout the
Sanford Medical Center campus and we are continually expanding our services. If
you are interested in learning more, we would love to review your application.
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, outpatient, and/or
community settings.
Job Description
Provides medical nutrition therapy services and monitors nutritional care of
clients/patients/residents of all ages including 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 individual's 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 bachelor’s 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 have a master's degree. Prior to
January 1, 2024, individuals qualifying to take the registration exam need to
have the minimum of a bachelor's of science degree in dietetics.)
Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate
program or successful completion of post graduate internship required.
Currently holds Registered Dietitian (RD) license within the applicable
state(s). 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.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/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 1-877-949-5678
or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.