Dietitian -Outpatient GI and Nutrition Support

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

This position serves as the enteral nutrition support dietitian on the outpatient ENTAC (enteral access) team, collaborating closely with ENTAC physicians to assess, develop, and manage individualized enteral nutrition therapy for patients with complex nutritional needs. The dietitian also provides outpatient oral GI nutrition consultations, assessing nutritional needs and developing individualized nutrition interventions for patients with gastrointestinal conditions. Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Incorporates the nutrition care process, including nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (food and/or nutrient delivery, nutrition education, nutrition counseling, and coordination of nutrition care), and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Utilizes principles of motivational interviewing. Works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and/or protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials. Precepts dietetic interns and mentors and trains new staff. Serves as a resource for medical staff. Collaborates with providers and other allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services. Researches best practices, ensures effective interventions, measures 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 (CDR), or obtain the credential within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Nutrition support experience preferred.
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, develop, and manage individualized enteral nutrition therapy for patients with complex nutritional needs on the outpatient ENTAC team.
Provide outpatient oral GI nutrition consultations for patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to ambulatory patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Perform nutrition assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
Use motivational interviewing principles.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop MNT practice guidelines and/or protocols, curriculum, 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.