Dietitian

Patient Care

• Develops individualized nutrition care plans for medically unstable patients of all ages.
• Affirms 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.
• Affirms 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.

Quality Improvement

• Develops, participates in and reports quality improvement activities.
• Attends conferences and workshops.
• Incorporates current research into practice.

Department Leadership and Management

• 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.

Nutrition Education

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Dietitian credential (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and License (LD) through the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice within 90 days of hire required.
• 75 hours of related education/5 years required.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently.
• Inpatient care.
• Casual (0.0 FTE) position.
• 8-hour day shifts (at least one shift for month, one shift must be a Saturday).
• Potential to cross train outpatient.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $35.92 to $50.04 per hour

Benefits Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits Include Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employerBenefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.