Clinical Dietitian

Job Overview

This is an inpatient Clinical Dietitian position based at Southdale Hospital. This position works 48 hours per 2-week pay period on day shift and is benefit eligible. Weekends are every 8th weekend approximately, both Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the provision of medical nutrition therapy with other members of the health care team.
• Identifies patients at nutrition risk, assesses nutrition needs according to age and disease specific requirements and develops, implements and monitors the nutrition care plan and outcomes of intervention.
• Provides nutrition education to patient, families, health care professionals and the community.
• Serves as a preceptor and helps clients and dietetic interns/students apply nutrition knowledge and skills.
• Maintains current educational material and resources.
• Communicates and receives verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Communicates with members of the healthcare team, patients and families and documents relevant information accordingly.
• Documents appropriately and revises as necessary.
• Applies knowledge and principles established in the Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice Guidelines to determine the most appropriate action plan.
• Evaluates, systematically and continuously, the patients’ response to interventions.
• Plays a role in the performance improvement process activities.

Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D) registered or registration eligible - if not already registered within 180 Days
• Minnesota State Licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice - if licensed outside the state of Minnesota, must have receipt of licensure within 6 months of hire. If not yet registered, must have receipt licensure within 6 months of hire within 180 Days
• 2 years experience as a clinical dietitian
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus good computer skills

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.