Dietitian

Mayo Clinic • Albert Lea, MN

14d

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, nutrition diagnosis, intervention through food and/or nutrient delivery, education, counseling and care coordination, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Applies motivational interviewing principles.

Collaborates across the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and protocols, curricula, 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, measures outcomes, and 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 credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, 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, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation using the nutrition care process.
• Use motivational interviewing principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop MNT practice guidelines and protocols, curricula, and nutrition education materials.
• Precept dietetic interns and 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, ensure effective interventions, and measure intervention outcomes.
• Deliver public speaking presentations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time