Dietitian

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

15d • $61,755 - $92,664

About The Position

Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Uses the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment and reassessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation. Interventions may include food or nutrient delivery, nutrition education and counseling, and coordination of nutrition care. Applies motivational interviewing principles.

Collaborates across the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials. Precepts dietetic interns and mentors and trains new staff. Serves as a resource for medical staff and works with providers and allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services. Researches best practices, evaluates intervention effectiveness, and measures outcomes. Demonstrates effective public speaking and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited internship or approved training program.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Licensed dietitian through the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Previous clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Nutrition-related specialty certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, interventions, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide food or nutrient delivery, nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and coordination of nutrition care.
• Use motivational interviewing principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop MNT practice guidelines and protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials.
• Precept dietetic interns; mentor and train new staff.
• Serve as a resource for medical staff.
• Collaborate with providers and allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services.
• Research best practices and assess the effectiveness and outcomes of interventions.
• Deliver public speaking presentations.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time