Dietitian

Summary The position will provide consultation, training, coaching, mentoring and instruction to staff, providers and patients and residents.

The position works under the direction of and in collaboration with the department Manager to ensure all regulatory standards are met.
The job requires highly professional communication with the patients, families, medical staff, and employees.
This position will provide Dietitian services in acute care and/or LTC as needed including nutrition assessment, education, and care planning.

Other major job functions include but are not limited to: collection and reporting of quality data; documentation audits; and monitoring variances from expected outcomes.

Job Duties Monitors and approves menu planning for various therapeutic diets within the medical system.
May provide active dietary support and monitoring of day-to-day food preparation and service.
May provider consultation to identify opportunities for improvement and supports manager by offering solutions and follows implementation plans for solutions.
Communicates with multidisciplinary team as needed on patient/resident care Completes nutrition assessment, MDS, and care planning for LTC residents and attends care conferences as assigned Serves on committees as assigned Utilizes knowledge in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric nutrition to make recommendations to the medical team Incorporates IDDSI principles into food service operations and educates staff and medical team in use of terminology Required Education and Experience Food Safety Certification 1-3 years of Food Service experience.
Bachelor degree required in related field Registered Dietician required.
Current licensure in the state of MN Job Posted by ApplicantPro