Dietitian

Mayo Clinic • Mankato, MN

15d • $61,755 - $92,664

About The Position

The Dietitian provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role applies the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition interventions, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Interventions may include food and nutrient delivery, education, counseling, and coordination of nutrition care, using motivational interviewing principles.

The Dietitian collaborates across the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and protocols, curricula, and nutrition education materials. The role also precepts dietetic interns, mentors and trains new staff, serves as a resource for medical staff, and works with providers and allied health professionals to develop and deliver programs and services. The Dietitian researches best practices, evaluates intervention 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 (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or obtain the credential 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.
• Apply the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment and reassessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Provide food and nutrient delivery, nutrition education and counseling, and coordination of nutrition care, using motivational interviewing principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the enterprise 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 other allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services.
• Research best practices, ensure effective interventions, and measure intervention outcomes.
• Demonstrate effective public-speaking and presentation skills.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time