Clinical Dietitian

JOB DETAILS

Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking an experienced Clinical Dietitian to serve seniors with compassionate, supportive care at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers.

This position will be scheduled to work a day shift, Monday - Friday (48 hours per pay period).

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing quality clinical nutritional care and programs for residents consistent with regulations and established policies, procedures, and best practices. This role will focus in the following areas:

-Implement the established nutritional care programs: Assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, evaluation, and education based upon regulations and established nutritional best practices.

-Implement and maintain procedures and documentation for residents determined at nutritional risk according to facility protocol.

-Monitor the nutritional components of the medical record for completeness and accuracy.

-Attend resident care conferences and contribute nutritional care information and care plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team regarding nutritional concerns.

-Conduct patient education with patient and family as needed.

-Implement specialized/modified diets as ordered by a physician; maintain a system to ensure accuracy of diet orders and specialized/modified diet implementation.

-Oversee in meal preparation and service as designated on site.

-Assist the culinary department in coordinating recipe development and standardization/development of menus.

-Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

-Review menus as designated by facility for nutritional adequacy, palatability, presentation.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licensed under the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice.

- 1+ year experience required working in a skilled nursing facility setting.

-Knowledge of state and federal regulations for long term care facilities and food service industry.

-Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills

-Demonstrates ability to participate and collaborate with members of the IDT

-Skilled in communication and needs of geriatric residents and patients with variable medical needs

-High level of commitment to, and success with, customer service skills

Rewards That Support You

-Competitive pay with credit for experience

-Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-HSA / FSA options

-Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-PTO and sick time

-403(b) with employer match

-Tuition discounts and scholarships

-PSLF Eligible Employer

-Employee discount program

-Pet insurance (yes, really)

-Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

-Career growth opportunities

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake in Brooklyn Park , a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a well-established, vibrant community. Work alongside a dedicated care team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our Oxbow Lake campus includes 142 independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with 64 long-term and transitional care suites. Residents and staff enjoy a beautiful campus with welcoming gathering spaces, dining venues, wellness opportunities, and a strong sense of community connection.

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About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and two location is Ohio: St. Mary of the Woods and Saint Therese Westlake. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Saint Therese is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.