Dietitian – Casual

Dietitian – Casual

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Services or Dietetics, and successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited and supervised practice program required
• 2 to 5 years experience working in a hospital and/or clinic setting required
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy required
• Registered Dietitian – Commission on Dietetic Registration Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required from the State of Minnesota upon hire
• Registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) upon hire required
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire – MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized nutrition care plans for medically unstable patients of all ages.
• Assesses need for, delivers and evaluates effect of nutrition counseling for clients of varying medical problems.
• Utilizes nutrition screens/assessment tools to address identified needs for patients.
• May require development of therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Assesses needs and identifies designated resources to initiate follow-up nutrition care.
• Works in collaboration with health team members, patients and families in the care process.
• Documents patient information and communication in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinates work experiences for internship learning goals, monitors and evaluates progress.
• Provides nutrition education to hospital support groups and the community.
• Provides education follow-up to align with patient treatment goals.
• May assist in developing and revising patient education materials and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, Biochemistry, Education or Public Health preferred
• Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) upon hire preferred