Nutrition Technician - Full Time

Nutritional Therapist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Facility: Sanford Trf Med Ctr Location: Thief River Falls, MN Address: 3001 Sanford Pkwy, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $17.25 - $24.22 Union Position: Yes

Job Summary Provides general nutrition education in hospital or community settings, individually or in groups. Collaborates with patients, families, and other staff to plan, develop, and implement intermediate and moderate levels of nutrition therapy. Food Services and Nutrition Therapy parameters meet the therapeutic nutritional needs of both children and adult patients. This support enhances the efficient operation of the room service program. Ability to recognize, evaluates, and provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs. Works closely with clinical dietitians to follow through on implementation of individual nutritional plans of care for patients who are at high nutritional risk. Recommends diet changes and vitamin/mineral supplementation to physicians and other primary providers as indicated to improve nutrition status and assure nutrient adequacy for the patient. Serves as a liaison to clinical dietitians; participates in interdisciplinary patient rounds and discharge planning processes, communicates relevant facts and concerns with assigned clinical dietitians. Interprets, executes and delivers nutritional care according to diet parameters to ensure quality nutritional care on delegated patient care units. Assists patients in making appropriate selections of foods to meet therapeutic intake guidelines. Conducts patient assessments and screening to determine level of malnutrition risk according to Nutrition Therapy guidelines. Conducts patient nutrition education for individuals and/or groups as assigned. Within the community settings, provide nutrition education talks or nutrition promotion programs to people of all ages.

Qualifications Associate's degree from an ADA approved Dietary Technician Program or completed two years in a Dietetics Program. Pervious experience in a clinical nutrition or hospital food service is desirable. Knowledge of the nutrient value of foods, normal and therapeutic nutrition, menu writing, recipe analysis, intake analysis and the ability to use computerized nutrition systems to comply with diet parameters. Proficient computer skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities Registration through American Dietetics Association is preferred, if the associate is a graduate of an accredited Dietetics Program. Possess a valid class D driver's license. Maintain a good driving record.

Benefits Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.