Dietitian

Allina Health • Shakopee, MN

21d • $36 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: Inpatient care Casual (0.0 FTE) position 8-hour day shifts (at least one shift for month, one shift must be a Saturday) Every 3rd weekend rotation Potential to cross train outpatient Job Description: Plans, directs and provides medical nutrition therapy to inpatients, outpatients and staff within the community. Assesses nutritional status and provides individualized nutrition care plans and education from the analysis of the medical record and patient information. Provides nutrition education within the organization and community.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized nutrition care plans for medically unstable patients of all ages.
• Assesses 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.
• Assesses 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.
• Develops, participates in and reports quality improvement activities.
• Attends conferences and workshops.
• Incorporates current research into practice.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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