Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Job at LifeScape, Sioux Falls, SD

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  • LifeScape
  • Sioux Falls, SD

Job Description

Job Description

* Work with Diverse Interdiscplinary Team *
* Speciailized Services * Flexible Schedules *

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will challenge your knowledge while having a flexible work-life balance?

Do you have a passion for nutrition in pediatrics and adolescents?

Look no further! LifeScape is seeking a full time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our exceptional team at our Children Service Campus in Sioux Falls, SD.

LifeScape is a regional leader in pediatric therapy and services for children and adults with disabilities.  We are offering a unique opportunity in our Children’s Services facility for you to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve and their families. LifeScape has a fun, child-centered environment that encompasses both inpatient and outpatient services within our specialty hospital, residential halls, Autism & Children Development Center, and our outpatient services facility as well.

Some key job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Nutrition

  • Complete pediatric nutrition assessments including but not limited to: growth assessment, nutrition focused physical assessment, interpreting biochemical indices, estimating nutrient needs and evaluating adequacy of current nutrition regimen (oral, supplemental, enteral and parenteral nutrition support), eating behaviors, feeding challenges and medication interactions/side effects
  • Develop nutrition care plans
  • Communicate recommendations to physicians and collaborate with nursing and the care team to implement and facilitate nutrition care plans


Administration

  • Manage nutrition profile, food preferences and therapy needs within meal ticket and menu system
  • Complete documentation and submit billing in a timely manner


Education & Training

  • Supervise, train, and evaluate daily work activities of RDN interns
  • Provide job shadow experiences for RDN students
  • Prepare and lead nutrition education programs for other professionals, families/guardians and provide leadership and support in specific areas of program development as assigned

What will you get out of a career at LifeScape?

LifeScape Advantages:

  • Flexible scheduling options in a fun work atmosphere
  • Comprehensive medical team of various disciplines including Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Case Managers in addition to access to LifeScape Psychologists, Behavior Therapists and Teachers for extra support
  • Professional Development opportunities through mentoring and training opportunities on and off-site
  • Ability to advance current programs as well as develop new ones
Job Requirements
Minimum qualifications include obtaining bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and completion of a supervised practice dietetic internship accredited through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), clinical nutrition experience through a coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of post graduate internship, Licensed Nutritionist status in the state of South Dakota, and registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or must be registry eligible and obtained within six months of hire. (After January 1, 2024, the ACEND requires anyone taking the registration exam to become a dietitian to have a master’s degree. Prior to January 1, 2024, individuals qualifying to take the registration exam need to have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics.) Experience with children and adolescents with developmental delays and other disabilities is preferred.   

Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principle job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LifeScape is an Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Flexible hours,

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