Dietitian

Mayo Clinic • Albert Lea, 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 assessment and reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention through food or nutrient delivery, education, counseling and care coordination, and monitoring and evaluation. The Dietitian uses motivational interviewing, collaborates across the organization to develop practice guidelines, protocols, curriculum and educational materials, and supports the work of medical and allied healthcare staff. The position also includes researching best practices, evaluating intervention outcomes, precepting dietetic interns, mentoring and training new staff, and delivering presentations.

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.
• Previous clinical nutrition experience.
• Nutrition-related specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and reassessments, establish nutrition diagnoses, provide interventions, and monitor and evaluate outcomes.
• Deliver food and nutrient interventions, nutrition education and counseling, and coordinate nutrition care.
• Use principles of motivational interviewing.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the enterprise to develop medical nutrition therapy practice guidelines, 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.
• Demonstrate effective public speaking and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time