Lead Dietitian

Location

Bismarck, ND | United States

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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.

Benefits:
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

As the Lead Registered Dietitian at CHI St. Alexius Health, you will be  responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy that uses evidence based guidelines using established Nutrition Care Process Standards. 

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident.  You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. You'll have the ability to assess patient care records for nutrition risk per policy and develop a care plan for patients identified at nutrition risk per established guidelines. Your attention to detail will shine through your care plans implementation and documentation of the care provided in the Electronic Medical Record according to JCAHO approved policy. As our Registered Dietitian, you will also provide follow-up care to the patients. 

• Assess patient records and nutritional risks. 
• Create care plans. 
• Follow-up at least every three (3) days while the patient is hospitalized and assists in planning follow-up care as needed for discharge.
• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and Education to patients that are on a prescribed diet and assures that diet restrictions are followed prior to discharge.

• Bachelor’s Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND – Accreditation Councils for Education in Nutrition Dietetics)
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must have at least one advanced Board Certification as a specialist or paneled with CCS. Board Certification Specialist in Oncology, Pediatric and Pediatric Critical Care, Renal, and Gerontological. Also Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (NBNSC) - ASPEN, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (NCBDE). Outpatient/Wellness Center/Rehabilitation - Board Certified Specialist in sports dietetics, obesity and weight management.
• Minimum two years experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at our company or 4 years acute hospital experience
• Previous leadership experience preferred

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