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| Job ID: 14041015 |
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| How to Apply: | To see employer contact information, log in or register. |
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| Job Title: | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Required:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or similar major
Registered as a dietitian with the state of Minnesota licensing board, or registration-eligible
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or registration-eligible
Willingness to acquire certification as a Certified Diabetes Education and Care Specialist (CDCES), or obtain the Board-Certified, Advanced Diabetes Management credential, within 2 years
Willingness to complete training on the initiation and interpretation of continuous glucose monitors as part of initial job training
Willingness to learn additional diabetes-related technology
Registration-eligible candidates must:
Pass the CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) Exam and obtain Minnesota state licensure within 6 months of starting LRH orientation.
Work under the supervision of, and have chart notes co-signed by the Registered Dietitian (RD) until she or he passes the CDR exam and is licensed as a dietitian with the state of Minnesota.
Sign chart notes with her or his name only, and refrain using terms RDNE, RDE, RDN Eligible, or RD Eligible.
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficient in motivational interviewing
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Self-directed
Detail-oriented
Flexibility to work independently or collaboratively as needed
Enthusiasm for growing the diabetes education program
Practical use of nutrition in health and healing
Preferred:
Certified Diabetes Education and Care Specialist, or Board-Certified Advanced Diabetes Management credential from Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
Confidence working with diabetes technology
2+ years dietetics and/or diabetes education experience
Demonstrated experience helping patients improve health behaviors
Familiarity with meal-ordering software
Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with EPIC electronic health record |
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| Job Description: |
Lake Region Healthcare, Nutrition Services Department, is seeking a full time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide direct patient care. This position will work mostly in the outpatient setting providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and diabetes education. The position provides back-up coverage to the inpatient dietitian. Additional opportunities may include providing dietitian services in outreach locations. Non-patient care work varies, and supports other functions of the Nutrition Services Department. The successful candidate will enjoy connecting with patients, and be a self-directed, compassionate individual who is committed to helping patients improve their health by providing practical care and education, based on accepted standards. The RDN will work closely with members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, as well as his or her Nutrition Services co-workers and dietitians.
The RDN has contact with patients and their families, other health care professionals, and the public. The RDN reports to the Dietitian Supervisor/Diabetes Education Program Coordinator.
Main responsibilities include:
Establish a healing relationship with patients
Provide diabetes education and dietitian services that meet the national standards of the Diabetes Self-Management & Education (DSME) program
Work collaboratively to promote the DSME program among physicians, healthcare providers, the public and potential patients
Assist with scheduling and calling patients
Evaluate nutritional needs of patients
Create personalized nutrition plans that promote health and healing
Initiate and interpret continuous glucose monitors, and assist patients with additional diabetes-related technology
Educate and counsel patients/caregivers using motivational interviewing techniques
Assist patients in obtaining insurance coverage for diabetes medications and supplies
Maintain knowledge of patient assistance programs
Participate in Quality Improvement projects
Participate in relevant committees and meetings
Maintain detailed records
Provide back-up coverage for inpatient dietitian:
Participate in patient-care rounds
Complete nutrition assessments in a timely manner
Educate and counsel patients/caregivers about therapeutic diets and food/drug interactions
Complete nutrition-focused physical exams
Document and communicate malnutrition findings with physician
Prescribe supplements to help patient meet nutritional needs
Determine enteral and parenteral nutrition support needs
Communicate with kitchen staff about patients' meal orders, supplements and preferences
Complete documentation in electronic health record in a timely manner
Maintain HIPPA standards
Attend work per schedule
Follow policies/procedures to ensure the provision of safe food and optimal nutrition care
Make patient safety a priority
Demonstrate LRH values in daily work and communication
Non-patient care responsibilities include:
Analyze menus for nutrient content
Develop nutrition facts labels
Lead in-services on nutrition topics
Public speaking/writing
Help promote national nutrition month and wellness activities
Assist department co-workers
Participate in decisions related to food and nutrition services
Shifts
Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, with every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation.
Refer to ID 49227 when applying |
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