Dietitian-STF

Dietitian-STF

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition
• Dietetic internship or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of experience as a dietitian in a hospital and/or long-term care
• Licensed Dietitian – Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice required State of Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice upon hire
• 75 hours of related education / 5 years required
• Registration by the American Dietetic Association required upon hire

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.
• Develops, participates in and reports quality improvement activities.
• Attends conferences and workshops.
• Incorporates current research into practice.
• Organizes, implements and delegates department duties.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Maintains effective and timely communications throughout the department.
• Recommends space, resources and staff needs to management.
• Works in collaboration with other departments.
• Coordinates work experiences for internship learning goals, monitors and evaluates progress.
• Provides nutrition education to hospital support groups and the community.
• Evaluates and utilizes nutrition education materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.