Dietitian - Eating Disorder/Weight Management Center - Outpatient - Full Time
Sanford Health, Fargo, ND, United States
Job Details
Facility:
Southpointe Clinic
Location:
Fargo, ND
Address:
2400 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
32
Salary Range:
$27.50 - $41.50
Pay Info:
$10,000 sign on bonus for a 2‑year work commitment is available!
Req Number:
R-0255936
Job Function:
Allied Health
Department Details
Outpatient position – variety of patient diagnoses including diabetes, weight management, obesity, group and individual counseling.
Job Summary
Plans, develops, and provides diet interventions, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition care, and preventive counseling to individuals and groups across primary, specialty, acute, skilled nursing, outpatient, and community settings. Provides medical nutrition therapy services and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients/residents of all ages, including neonatal through geriatric, as assigned. Performing nutritional assessment, creating individualized care plans, issuing provider order recommendations, and implementing nutrition therapy such as verbal orders, diet modification, nutrition support, oral nutrition supplements. Educates and counsels on disease and nutrition risk management and evaluates outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
Includes optimization of self‑management education and skill building for clients with chronic conditions. Recognizes and addresses nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Utilizes evidence‑based approaches to assess the effectiveness of treatments or procedures. Develops nutrition care protocols for the assigned area and leads the healthcare team in implementing nutrition therapies. Provides disease‑state specific dietary education and updates educational materials as new trends and techniques emerge. Assists in tailoring clinical education materials for clients, families, and caregivers. Performs quality control and maintains high standards related to infection control. Aware of individuals’ 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 from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program. *(After January 1, 2024, ACEND requires individuals taking the registration exam to hold a master’s degree.) *(Prior to January 1, 2024, a bachelor’s of science in dietetics is sufficient to take the registration exam.)
Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of a postgraduate internship required.
Current Registered Dietitian (RD) license in applicable state(s).
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required. Temporary/limited permit nutritionist license considered for registry‑eligible individuals awaiting CDR testing; two exam attempts within three months of hire available.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time‑off package. For more information about total rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
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 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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Facility:
Southpointe Clinic
Location:
Fargo, ND
Address:
2400 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
32
Salary Range:
$27.50 - $41.50
Pay Info:
$10,000 sign on bonus for a 2‑year work commitment is available!
Req Number:
R-0255936
Job Function:
Allied Health
Department Details
Outpatient position – variety of patient diagnoses including diabetes, weight management, obesity, group and individual counseling.
Job Summary
Plans, develops, and provides diet interventions, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition care, and preventive counseling to individuals and groups across primary, specialty, acute, skilled nursing, outpatient, and community settings. Provides medical nutrition therapy services and monitors nutritional care of clients/patients/residents of all ages, including neonatal through geriatric, as assigned. Performing nutritional assessment, creating individualized care plans, issuing provider order recommendations, and implementing nutrition therapy such as verbal orders, diet modification, nutrition support, oral nutrition supplements. Educates and counsels on disease and nutrition risk management and evaluates outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
Includes optimization of self‑management education and skill building for clients with chronic conditions. Recognizes and addresses nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Utilizes evidence‑based approaches to assess the effectiveness of treatments or procedures. Develops nutrition care protocols for the assigned area and leads the healthcare team in implementing nutrition therapies. Provides disease‑state specific dietary education and updates educational materials as new trends and techniques emerge. Assists in tailoring clinical education materials for clients, families, and caregivers. Performs quality control and maintains high standards related to infection control. Aware of individuals’ 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 from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program. *(After January 1, 2024, ACEND requires individuals taking the registration exam to hold a master’s degree.) *(Prior to January 1, 2024, a bachelor’s of science in dietetics is sufficient to take the registration exam.)
Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of a postgraduate internship required.
Current Registered Dietitian (RD) license in applicable state(s).
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required. Temporary/limited permit nutritionist license considered for registry‑eligible individuals awaiting CDR testing; two exam attempts within three months of hire available.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time‑off package. For more information about total rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
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 1‑877‑673‑0854 or email talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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