Dietitian

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Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)

• 8-hour day shifts (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm)

• No weekends or major holidays

• Partially remote (Onsite 3 days a week remote 2 days a week)

Come work with a highly collaborative team that supports people suffering from overweight and obesity. This position supports both medical and surgical weight loss providers. Patients are seen both in person and through virtual visits. We have the largest program in Minnesota with 3 surgeons 2 physicians 19 mid-level providers and 17 dietitians. Work is supported by an awesome team of nurses and medical assistants.

Why work for Weight Management

• Great team communication and collaboration across all 10 locations

• Competitive benefits and PTO

• Organized and well run clinic and program

• Regular dietitian and team meetings to create an inclusive environment

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.

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient Care
  • 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.
  • Documents patient information and communication in the electronic medical record.
• Nutrition Education
  • Coordinates work experiences for internship learning goals monitors and evaluates progress.
  • Provides nutrition education to hospital support groups and the community.
  • Provides education follow-up to align with patient treatment goals.
  • May assist in developing and revising patient education materials and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Nutrition Services or Dietetics and successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited and supervised practice program
• 2 to 5 years of experience working in a hospital and/or clinic setting
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition Biochemistry Education or Public Health

Licenses/Certifications

• 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
• Certified Diabetes Educator - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators preferred upon hire
• Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) upon hire preferred
• Valid Drivers License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid drivers license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally negligible weight frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars dedicated well-being navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• 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

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.