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LifeScape Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
- Work with a Diverse Interdisciplinary Team *
- Specialized 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 seekinga full time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our exceptional team at ourChildren Service CampusinSioux 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 Childrens 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 and 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 and 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
LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum qualifications include obtaining bachelors 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 masters degree. Prior to January , 2024, individuals qualifying to take the registration exam need to have a minimum of a bachelors degree in dietetics.) Experience with children and adolescents with developmental delays and other disabilities is preferred.
Why Work for Us?
We Are Mission-Driven
Our mission is: Empowering people to live their best lives.
We have a Vision for our Future
LifeScape will be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their life span. Through collaborative partnerships, LifeScape will become a destination for research, and the development, implementation, and training of technology-based solutions to improve the lives of people we support.
Our Values
Integrity
Compassion
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