MLS or MLT | 10th St Laboratory

Current Employees:

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Primary Location

Spearfish, SD USA

Department

MHMC-SP 10th St. Laboratory

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range $23.71 – $39.53

Medical Laboratory Technician – SD $23.71-$29.64, Medical Laboratory Scientist – SD $31.62-$39.53

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day at Monument Health. As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As a Medical Laboratory MLT/MLS/MT, your focus will be to collect, prepare, and perform a variety of routine laboratory tests, with varying complexity. You will assist in department procedures, including quality assurance, proficiency testing, calibrations, and complete related laboratory duties and supervise new caregivers in the department. Each day you will be demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction, professionalism, and safety.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Collects and prepares biological specimens for analyses using appropriate techniques and maintains the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
  • Determines acceptability of specimens within established guidelines, avoiding hemolysis, QNS, and wrong anticoagulant use.
  • Performs all applicable testing with quality, speed, and accuracy according to established protocols and procedures. Evaluates specimen integrity and ascertains suitability for testing.
  • Performs test analysis and reports test results in a timely manner meeting the expectations of physicians.
  • Ensures prompt reporting of patient results for assigned department. Investigates problems involving collection, result reporting, and turn-around-time.
  • Organizes department workload for maximum efficiency.
  • Evaluates and interprets test results according to individual test specifications, performing necessary calculations; applies laboratory results to disease and/or patient therapy.
  • Ensures initial calibration and standardization of equipment by applying criteria of acceptable functions and performance limits (i.e., precision, reproducibility, accuracy).
  • Answers telephone promptly and courteously, identifying self and section. Demonstrates good judgment in directing phone calls/questions to appropriate section.
  • Ensures smooth transition of duties within current shift and for oncoming shift by receiving pertinent information and conveying to other Healthcare personnel accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrates the willingness and ability to instruct other staff and students.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education – Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Associates degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science.  Or high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupation specialty of medical laboratory specialist (laboratory technician)

Certification – Medical Lab Technician (MLT) – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technology (AMT), or Military Laboratory Specialist

Preferred:

Education – Bachelors degree in chemical, physical, or biologic Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Science

Certification – Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)/American Medical Technology (AMT) or Health and Human Services (HEW)

Experience – 1+ years of Laboratory Experience

Physical Requirements:
Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Job Category

Diagnostics

Job Family

Laboratory

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

62 Monument Health Spearfish Hospital

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Hospital Coordinator | Medical/Surgical

Current Employees:

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Primary Location

Spearfish, SD USA

Department

SPH Med/Surg-Nursing

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Starting Pay Rate Range

$40.60 – $50.75

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

The Hospital Coordinator is responsible for the direction and delivery of quality patient care utilizing the nursing process and standards either directly or through appropriate delegation. The Nursing Supervisor coordinates the hospital activities and staffing, considering skills, patient acuity, and age related needs. The Hospital Coordinator is responsible for managing the nursing staff in their performance of services for patients. The role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned based upon facility need or requirements.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Displays knowledge and demonstrates support of hospital policies and procedures to facilitate optimum utilization of hospital resources.
  • Facilitates communication among the organization's personnel, patients and families, public, medical staff, law enforcement, media and other institutions.
  • Demonstrates the ability to provide leadership in the management, organization and performance of specialized patient care. Teaches staff on a formal and informal basis regarding specific issues of the specialized patient care population. Shares clinical expertise with staff.
  • Consistently uses verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills that reflect professional standards as evidenced by observation and feedback
  • Acts as a resource to staff, patients and families regarding patient care. Facilitates efficient, appropriate, coordinated care to help ensure positive patient outcomes.
  • Provides appropriate staffing levels while being fiscally responsible with productivity standards. Adjusts patient assignments to ensure safe patient care according to patient acuity. Delegates responsibilities with a professional, objective approach.
  • Actively participates in formulation, review, and revision of hospital/nursing/unit specific policies and procedures as evidenced by observation.
  • Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and direct care in an emergency situation.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education – Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Certifications – Registered Nurse (RN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:

Education – Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications – Donor Requestor Certification – Accredited University or accredited training professionals
Experience – 1+ years of Charge Nurse Experience; 5+ years of Ambulatory Experience; 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience
 

Physical Requirements:
Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Acute Nursing

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

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Clinical Dietitian

Current Employees:

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Primary Location

Spearfish, SD USA

Department

SPH Nutrition Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Starting Pay Rate Range

$31.62 – $39.53

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality, safe nutrition care to patients in a variety of settings which may include hospital, outpatient clinics, community settings, and other related entities, promote healthy eating habits to prevent and treat illness through supervision of food preparation and service, dietary modifications such as plant based diets, and public education. Assesses nutrition needs, provides advice, and implements interventions and/or dietary plans according to age and disease specific needs of patient, mentors and teaches nutrition and diet therapy principles to dietetic interns, medical students and Healthcare providers; Interprets and applies nutrition research to clinical practice. Supports community service through nutrition and health education programs to improve or maintain health of our communities; provides these services as a self-directed team member in accordance with hospital and department standards and policies, contract agreements, The Joint Commission, and regulatory agencies. Based on the hiring location areas of responsibility may include patient medical nutrition therapy, sports nutrition counseling, weight management and bariatric counseling, eating disorders, pediatrics, nutritional education, consulting, and community service.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Essential Functions:

  • Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of other dietitians, health coaches, providers, and physician.
  • Assesses and systematically implements individualized appropriate nutrition education for patients/families. Conducts comprehensive patient/family teaching. Provides educational resources for patient and family. Updates and develops new teaching materials as needed.
  • Adjusts diet according to patient’s needs taking into consideration allergies, intolerances, lifestyle, psychosocial, and educational factors.
  • Assesses and systematically implements individualized appropriate nutrition education for patients/families. Conducts comprehensive patient/family teaching. Provides educational resources for patient and family. Updates and develops new teaching materials as needed.
  • Evaluates clinical data as to normal vs. abnormal parameters.
  • Completes documentation of Medical Nutrition Therapy.
  • Conducts group nutrition classes. Instructs at a level the participants and family can understand. Updates classes, arranges for samples, and provides recipes.
  • Documents medical nutrition therapy and nutritional care for clients to ensure their records are complete and information about the client is available.
  • Assists patient in establishing and monitoring goals. Works collaboratively and communicates with staff to improve patient outcomes.
  • Monitors and modifies client care plan to ensure appropriate client services are delivered.
  • All other duties as assigned.

    Additional Functions in Ambulatory/Outpatient Setting:

  • Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients encompassing screening for nutrition risk and all steps of the nutrition care process as appropriate.
  • Completes nutrition counseling and education with both inpatients and outpatients.
  • Monitors patient/family response and progress.
  • Evaluates if expected outcomes have been achieved; communicates patient progress to the patient, family, physician.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education – Bachelors degree in Dietetics
Certification – Licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian (LN) – South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Preferred:
Experience – 1+ years of Healthcare Experience1+ years of Clinical Experience
Education – Masters degree in Dietetics

Physical Requirements:
Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Support Services

Job Family

Food and Nutrition

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

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RN | HBO/Wound Care

Current Employees:

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Primary Location

Spearfish, SD USA

Department

SPH HBO/Wound Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Starting Pay Rate Range

$35.20 – $44.00

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating patient services, case management, providing assigned patients with direct skilled care and teaching patient care skills to the patient and/or caregiver. Initiates wound/ostomy nursing procedures based on assessment and identification of each patients needs using pertinent information, direct observation, examination and the medical record. Serves as resource person to medical and nursing staff and assists with nursing staff education/competencies as directed. Provides care in accordance with accepted hospital standards and policies and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of standards, policies and procedures, and integrates knowledge into delivery of care. Performs nursing procedures and treatments according to nursing division and unit specific standards.
  • Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess patients, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care as pertains to gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary system.
  • Follows patients as outpatients when referred by physician for evaluation and care.
  • Formulates, implements, evaluates and revises plan of care based on assessment. Reports to physicians and other staff patient response to plan of care.
  • Initiates and documents educational needs. Provides resources to patient, family or caregiver to meet their learning needs through continuum of care.
  • Pre-operatively selects potential stoma sites based on patient’s anatomy, activity and lifestyle and initiates pre-op teaching as requested.
  • Prioritizes and organizes delivery of care in a consistent manner. Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to promote optimal patient care and outcomes.
  • Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates appropriate responses to prevent adverse event and promote positive clinical outcomes.
  • Utilizes critical thinking in implementing the coordination of medical and nursing interventions. Interventions demonstrate care planning that will promote good clinical outcomes.
  • Documents all patient paperwork timely with all required information completed. Maintains patients medical record per appropriate guidelines.
  • Consistently sets an example of excellence in clinical practice. Acts as a resource to clinical staff, patients, families and other customers regarding patient care. Mentors employees in the development and enhancement of clinical skills.
  • Evaluates quality/quantity of nursing care and recommends changes and programs to the Director.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education – Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
Certification – Registered Nurse (RN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing; Wound Care Certified (WCC) – National Alliance of Wound Care; OR Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) – Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board; OR Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) – American Board of Wound Management

Preferred:
Experience – 1+ years of Registered Nurse Experience; 1+ years of Wound Care Experience
Education – Bachelors degree in Nursing

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements: Heavy work – exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Ambulatory Nursing

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

PRN

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Outpatient PT

Current Employees:

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Primary Location

Spearfish, SD USA

Department

SPH Physical Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Starting Pay Rate Range

$37.86 – $47.32

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Physical Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As a Physical Therapist, operating in the outpatient services area, you will provide direct care to patients of all ages, birth through geriatric, to enhance the physical health and functional abilities. You will also carry out operational duties for the Rehab Services Department as needed. Our physical therapy services are also provided at outreach sites in communities around the area in which you will play an active role in providing care.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care. Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards. Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
  • Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
  • Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
  • Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development. Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner. Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community.
  • Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.
  • Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
  • Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education – Bachelors: Physical Therapy
Certification – Physical Therapist (PT) – South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Preferred:

Education – Masters: Physical Therapy

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements:
Very Heavy work – exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Physical Therapy

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

PRN

62 Monument Health Spearfish Hospital

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Clinical Dietitian

Current Employees:

If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.

Primary Location

Spearfish, SD USA

Department

SPH Nutrition Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Starting Pay Rate Range

$31.31 – $39.14

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality, safe nutrition care to patients in a variety of settings which may include hospital, outpatient clinics, community settings, and other related entities, promote healthy eating habits to prevent and treat illness through supervision of food preparation and service, dietary modifications such as plant based diets, and public education. Assesses nutrition needs, provides advice, and implements interventions and/or dietary plans according to age and disease specific needs of patient, mentors and teaches nutrition and diet therapy principles to dietetic interns, medical students and Healthcare providers; Interprets and applies nutrition research to clinical practice. Supports community service through nutrition and health education programs to improve or maintain health of our communities; provides these services as a self-directed team member in accordance with hospital and department standards and policies, contract agreements, The Joint Commission, and regulatory agencies. Based on the hiring location areas of responsibility may include patient medical nutrition therapy, sports nutrition counseling, weight management and bariatric counseling, eating disorders, pediatrics, nutritional education, consulting, and community service.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Essential Functions:

  • Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of other dietitians, health coaches, providers, and physician.
  • Assesses and systematically implements individualized appropriate nutrition education for patients/families. Conducts comprehensive patient/family teaching. Provides educational resources for patient and family. Updates and develops new teaching materials as needed.
  • Adjusts diet according to patient’s needs taking into consideration allergies, intolerances, lifestyle, psychosocial, and educational factors.
  • Assesses and systematically implements individualized appropriate nutrition education for patients/families. Conducts comprehensive patient/family teaching. Provides educational resources for patient and family. Updates and develops new teaching materials as needed.
  • Evaluates clinical data as to normal vs. abnormal parameters.
  • Completes documentation of Medical Nutrition Therapy.
  • Conducts group nutrition classes. Instructs at a level the participants and family can understand. Updates classes, arranges for samples, and provides recipes.
  • Documents medical nutrition therapy and nutritional care for clients to ensure their records are complete and information about the client is available.
  • Assists patient in establishing and monitoring goals. Works collaboratively and communicates with staff to improve patient outcomes.
  • Monitors and modifies client care plan to ensure appropriate client services are delivered.
  • All other duties as assigned.

    Additional Functions in Ambulatory/Outpatient Setting:

  • Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients encompassing screening for nutrition risk and all steps of the nutrition care process as appropriate.
  • Completes nutrition counseling and education with both inpatients and outpatients.
  • Monitors patient/family response and progress.
  • Evaluates if expected outcomes have been achieved; communicates patient progress to the patient, family, physician.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education – Bachelors degree in Dietetics
Certification – Licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian (LN) – South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Preferred:
Experience – 1+ years of Healthcare Experience1+ years of Clinical Experience
Education – Masters degree in Dietetics

Physical Requirements:
Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Support Services

Job Family

Food and Nutrition

Shift

Employee Type

PRN

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Wound Ostomy Nurse

Current Employees:

If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.

Primary Location

Spearfish, SD USA

Department

SPH HBO/Wound Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Starting Pay Rate Range

$34.40 – $43.00

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating patient services, case management, providing assigned patients with direct skilled care and teaching patient care skills to the patient and/or caregiver. Initiates wound/ostomy nursing procedures based on assessment and identification of each patients needs using pertinent information, direct observation, examination and the medical record. Serves as resource person to medical and nursing staff and assists with nursing staff education/competencies as directed. Provides care in accordance with accepted hospital standards and policies and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of standards, policies and procedures, and integrates knowledge into delivery of care. Performs nursing procedures and treatments according to nursing division and unit specific standards.
  • Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess patients, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care as pertains to gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary system.
  • Follows patients as outpatients when referred by physician for evaluation and care.
  • Formulates, implements, evaluates and revises plan of care based on assessment. Reports to physicians and other staff patient response to plan of care.
  • Initiates and documents educational needs. Provides resources to patient, family or caregiver to meet their learning needs through continuum of care.
  • Pre-operatively selects potential stoma sites based on patient’s anatomy, activity and lifestyle and initiates pre-op teaching as requested.
  • Prioritizes and organizes delivery of care in a consistent manner. Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to promote optimal patient care and outcomes.
  • Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates appropriate responses to prevent adverse event and promote positive clinical outcomes.
  • Utilizes critical thinking in implementing the coordination of medical and nursing interventions. Interventions demonstrate care planning that will promote good clinical outcomes.
  • Documents all patient paperwork timely with all required information completed. Maintains patients medical record per appropriate guidelines.
  • Consistently sets an example of excellence in clinical practice. Acts as a resource to clinical staff, patients, families and other customers regarding patient care. Mentors employees in the development and enhancement of clinical skills.
  • Evaluates quality/quantity of nursing care and recommends changes and programs to the Director.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Certification – Registered Nurse (RN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:
Experience – 1+ years of Registered Nurse Experience; 1+ years of Wound Care Experience
Education – Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certification – Wound Care Certification/Specialist – Accredited University or accredited training professionals

Physical Requirements: Heavy work – exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Ambulatory Nursing

Shift

Employee Type

PRN

62 Monument Health Spearfish Hospital

Make a difference.  Every day.

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Clinical Dietitian | Clinic

Current Employees:

If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.

Primary Location

Spearfish, SD USA

Department

MHMC-SP 10th St. Diabetic Education

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Starting Pay Rate Range

$31.31 – $39.14

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality, safe nutrition care to patients in a variety of settings which may include hospital, outpatient clinics, community settings, and other related entities, promote healthy eating habits to prevent and treat illness through supervision of food preparation and service, dietary modifications such as plant based diets, and public education. Assesses nutrition needs, provides advice, and implements interventions and/or dietary plans according to age and disease specific needs of patient, mentors and teaches nutrition and diet therapy principles to dietetic interns, medical students and Healthcare providers; Interprets and applies nutrition research to clinical practice. Supports community service through nutrition and health education programs to improve or maintain health of our communities; provides these services as a self-directed team member in accordance with hospital and department standards and policies, contract agreements, The Joint Commission, and regulatory agencies. Based on the hiring location areas of responsibility may include patient medical nutrition therapy, sports nutrition counseling, weight management and bariatric counseling, eating disorders, pediatrics, nutritional education, consulting, and community service.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Essential Functions:

  • Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of other dietitians, health coaches, providers, and physician.
  • Assesses and systematically implements individualized appropriate nutrition education for patients/families. Conducts comprehensive patient/family teaching. Provides educational resources for patient and family. Updates and develops new teaching materials as needed.
  • Adjusts diet according to patient’s needs taking into consideration allergies, intolerances, lifestyle, psychosocial, and educational factors.
  • Assesses and systematically implements individualized appropriate nutrition education for patients/families. Conducts comprehensive patient/family teaching. Provides educational resources for patient and family. Updates and develops new teaching materials as needed.
  • Evaluates clinical data as to normal vs. abnormal parameters.
  • Completes documentation of Medical Nutrition Therapy.
  • Conducts group nutrition classes. Instructs at a level the participants and family can understand. Updates classes, arranges for samples, and provides recipes.
  • Documents medical nutrition therapy and nutritional care for clients to ensure their records are complete and information about the client is available.
  • Assists patient in establishing and monitoring goals. Works collaboratively and communicates with staff to improve patient outcomes.
  • Monitors and modifies client care plan to ensure appropriate client services are delivered.
  • All other duties as assigned.

    Additional Functions in Ambulatory/Outpatient Setting:

  • Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients encompassing screening for nutrition risk and all steps of the nutrition care process as appropriate.
  • Completes nutrition counseling and education with both inpatients and outpatients.
  • Monitors patient/family response and progress.
  • Evaluates if expected outcomes have been achieved; communicates patient progress to the patient, family, physician.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education – Bachelors degree in Dietetics
Certification – Licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian (LN) – South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners; or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Preferred:
Experience – 1+ years of Healthcare Experience1+ years of Clinical Experience
Education – Masters degree in Dietetics

Physical Requirements:
Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Job Category

Support Services

Job Family

Food and Nutrition

Shift

Employee Type

PRN

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