Clinical Dietitian

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

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About The Position

Plans and implements direct and indirect patient nutrition care activities according to the physician's diagnosis across the continuum of care. Acts as a resource for nutrition expertise and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient care needs. Demonstrates substantial knowledge of current medical nutrition therapy (MNT), current principles of nutrition support, nutrition counseling skills, teaching and presentation skills. Screens and rescreens patients to identify those at nutrition risk. Provides nutrition care to individual patients through nutrition assessments, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the interventions and education. Mentors nutrition field experience students, certified dietary manager students and other food service support personnel. Exercises independent judgement in performance of job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Internship or approved training program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Wisconsin as a Licensed Dietitian.
• Previous clinical dietetics experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in nutrition or related field.
• Additional nutrition-related specialty certifications.
• Commission on Dietetic Registration credential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements direct and indirect patient nutrition care activities according to the physician's diagnosis.
• Acts as a resource for nutrition expertise and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and principles of nutrition support.
• Screens and rescreens patients to identify those at nutrition risk.
• Provides nutrition care through assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions and education.
• Mentors nutrition field experience students and certified dietary manager students.
• Exercises independent judgement in job responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree