Clinical Dietitian

As our Clinical Dietitian II, you will assess the nutritional status of our patients using recognized assessment tools.  You will take great pride in recommending and counseling patients, their families, and caregivers on the appropriate nutrition plan to improve their health and well-being.

Every day, you will routinely work with patients with high acuity (e.g., pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc.) who require advanced competency to provide expert-level care and nutrition therapy.  You will perform nutritional assessments using age and gender-appropriate standards and cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.  You will conduct routine screenings to identify patients at nutritional risk and collaborate within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care, all while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, and caregivers.  

In addition, you will take your skills to the next level by modeling and training Clinical Dietitian I’s in the core behaviors and responsibilities of the department and organization.  

If you are committed to social justice and health equity and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

• 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. 
• Updates plan of care as necessary and follows up with the patient as needed. 
• Performs business functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective. 
• Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience.

• Two (2) years acute hospital experience working with patients in more complex levels of care to specialized populations (e.g. pediatric, bariatric, ICU, etc.). 
• Bachelor's Degree with completion of accredited dietitian program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics.) 
• Valid registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). 
• Dietitian State license in the following states:

Kentucky

Minnesota

Nebraska

North Dakota

Tennessee

Ohio

Kansas

Georgia

Iowa

Utah

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.