Dietitian

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

29d • $29 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The Dietitian plans, directs, and provides medical nutrition therapy to inpatients, outpatients, and staff within the community. The role assesses nutritional status and develops individualized nutrition care plans and education based on medical records and patient information. It also provides nutrition education within the organization and community.

This is a casual, day-shift position with variable shift length and 0 hours per week. Hours are typically between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with some flexibility; there are no weekend shifts. The role provides nutrition consultations for employees and community members with healthy-lifestyle and weight-management needs; teaches a live, online Weight Management Program; conducts Body Gem resting metabolism testing; provides lunch-and-learns and webinars; and creates nutrition information materials. The Dietitian collaborates with an integrated wellness team of exercise physiologists, nutritionists, and wellbeing coaches.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Services or Dietetics and successful completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program. A Registered Dietitian credential and Minnesota dietetics and nutrition practice license are required within 90 days of hire. The listed pay range is $29.31 to $40.17 per hour. Benefits and eligibility are determined by FTE and union representation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Services or Dietetics.
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)-accredited supervised practice program.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy.
• Registered Dietitian credential (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 90 days of hire.
• License (LD) through the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice within 90 days of hire.
• Certification (CD) with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services within 90 days of hire for inpatient Dietitians; current employees must obtain it by March 31, 2026.
• Valid driver's license upon hire. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents providing Home Care and Hospice services must obtain a valid license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment.
• Sedentary physical demands: lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally and negligible weight frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators upon hire.
• Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized nutrition care plans for medically unstable patients of all ages.
• Assess the need for nutrition counseling, provide counseling to clients with varying medical problems, and evaluate its effects.
• Use nutrition screening and assessment tools to address identified patient needs.
• Develop therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, when required.
• Assess needs and identify resources to initiate follow-up nutrition care.
• Collaborate with health team members, patients, and families in the care process.
• Document patient information and communications in the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate work experiences for internship learning goals and monitor and evaluate progress.
• Provide nutrition education to hospital support groups and the community.
• Provide education follow-up aligned with patient treatment goals.
• Assist in developing and revising patient education materials and protocols, as needed.
• Provide nutrition consultations to employees and community members for healthy lifestyle and weight management needs.
• Teach a live, online Weight Management Program.
• Conduct Body Gem resting metabolism testing.
• Provide lunch-and-learns and webinars.
• Create informational materials about nutrition.
• Collaborate with an integrated wellness team of exercise physiologists, nutritionists, and wellbeing coaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• PTO and time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level