Clinical Dietitian

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. Want a role where you can Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love? Join Saint Therese and be a part of making a difference! Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake is looking for an experienced Clinical Dietitian to join our dedicated team! For over 15 years, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake has ensured seniors have every opportunity to enjoy a rewarding lifestyle. With 142 independent living, assisted living, memory care apartments and 64 long‑term and transitional care suites, our Brooklyn Park campus is a vibrant, established community where it's easy to establish positive connections. This position will be scheduled to work day hours Monday - Friday (48 hours per pay period). Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Education: 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. Experience: 1+ year experience required working in a skilled nursing facility setting. Special knowledge, skills and abilities: 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. Benefits Competitive wages with credit for experience. Healthcare, dental, and vision for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period. Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options. Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period. Generous vacation plan, earned sick time, and paid disability leave. 403b with company match. Tuition Discount Opportunities and Scholarships. Employee Discount Program. Pet Insurance. Same Day Pay with UKG Wallet. Opportunities for growth and career advancement. 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 in 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 locations in 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. Wage Range: $31.09 - $42.19/hour depending on experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr