Clinical Dietitian

Overview:

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

As an entry level clinician, the Clinical Dietitian I assesses the
nutritional status of the patient using recognized tools of assessment,
and recommends and counsels patients, family, and/or caregivers on
the appropriate nutrition plan to improve the patient's disease or
condition management. Works with general patient population, as well
as, with patients in more complex level of care under supervision of a
Clinical Dietitian II or Clinical Dietitian Lead.

Job Responsibility 1

Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate
standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing
validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition related diagnosis when
indicated. Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional
risk. Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute
to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing
higher level of care.

Job Responsibility 2

Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s). Provides
customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and
caregivers. Works within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute
toward overall patient care. Closely monitors, evaluates and rescreens
patient nutrition status as appropriate. Updates plan of care as
necessary. Follows up with patient as needed.

Job Responsibility 3

Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding
route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific
needs, in accordance with physicians' orders. Monitors and evaluates
patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals
documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner
in the medical record.

Job Responsibility 4

Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance
patient experience. This includes participating in test trays, menu
reviews, periodic auditing trayline for accuracy of diet orders, validating
menu compliance with the facility Diet Manual Handbook and Nutrition
Care Manual (NCM), supporting with patient interactive positions (i.e.
dietitians, diet clerks, etc.), maintaining communication with patients,
staff, and guests and providing excellent customer service. Participates
in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual
Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians, nurses,
therapists, physicians, etc.), including how to access it in hard and soft
copy.

Education Bachelors Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program
(ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.)

Licensure

Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on
Dietetic Registration (CDR). Valid dietitian licensure as required by
state. Licensure must be obtained