Dietitian -Outpatient GI and Nutrition Support

Mayo Clinic • Scottsdale, AZ

4d • $63,523 - $95,409

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.

The dietitian provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role 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. The position uses motivational interviewing principles and collaborates with colleagues across the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines or protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials.

The dietitian precepts dietetic interns, mentors and trains new staff, and serves as a resource for medical staff. The role works collaboratively 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 outpatient patients with complex nutritional needs.
• Provide outpatient oral GI nutrition consultations and develop individualized nutrition interventions 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 across the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines 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.
• Demonstrate effective public speaking and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time