Clinical Dietitian

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to float between University Hospital and Fairview Riverside Hospital. The role involves medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessments, and individualized care planning, working with an interdisciplinary team to support patient health outcomes.

You will precept dietetic interns, participate in quality improvement and research initiatives, and provide education to patients, families, and the community.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. required and eligible for registration.
• Registered dietitian with CDR/AND or eligibility within 180 days.
• Minnesota licensure required; if licensed elsewhere, obtain MN licensure within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develops patient Nutrition Care Plan.
• Completes nutrition assessment per policy.
• Creates individualized plans based on age, culture, and needs.
• Collaborates with patients, families and healthcare team.
• Precepts dietetic interns and supports QA/research initiatives.
• Document in medical records and follow policy/protocol.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Education

B.S./B.A.

Registered with CDR/AND

Minnesota licensure

Job description

Job Overview

Clinical Dietitian | University Hospital and Fairview Riverside Hospital

Join Fairview as a Clinical Dietitian floating between multiple adult untits at Fairview University Hospital and Fairview Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis, MN and make a meaningful impact on patients' health and well-being every day. In this role, you’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to provide medical nutrition therapy, assess and manage patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and deliver education to patients, families, and the community. You’ll also contribute to the growth of future professionals by precepting dietetic interns and supporting quality improvement and research initiatives. This is a full-time, onsite position (0.8 FTE, 64 hours per pay period) with no weekends, offering an excellent opportunity to build rewarding patient relationships while maintaining work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Develops Patient’s Nutrition Care Plan
• Completes nutrition assessment according to department policy.
• Develops an individualized plan based on age, culture, social consideration conditions, and other relevant needs.
• Collaborates with patient, family and other healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Orders supplements, diets, nutrition therapy and other pertinent items according to the Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocol Policy
• Documents appropriately and revises as necessary
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team for safe, quality care.
• Identifies interdisciplinary resources needed to assist in implementation and makes referrals as needed.
• Applies knowledge and principles established in the Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice Guidelines to determine the most appropriate action plan.
• Evaluates, systematically and continuously, the patients’ response to interventions
• Provides Patient/Family/Community Education
• Plans and presents educational programs which meet the assessed needs and capabilities of inpatients, outpatients, community groups, and health care professionals using appropriate department educational materials and lesson plans. Considers population served.
• Evaluates patient knowledge, readiness to learn, and potential for behavioral changes
• Assists patients, families and community members in identifying and securing available resources to achieve necessary goals.
• Serves as a preceptor and helps clients and dietetic interns/students apply nutrition knowledge and skills.
• Appropriately documents in the medical record.
• Maintains current educational material and resources.
• Uses communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes and enhanced teamwork
• Communicates and receives verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Communicates with members of the healthcare team, patients and families and documents relevant information accordingly.
• Documentation follows organizational and/or regulatory policies and procedures.
• Communicates information to the appropriate personnel in the Nutrition Department
• Demonstrates Quality in Practice
• Implements quality practice by following system policies/procedures, practice guidelines, and Medical Nutrition Therapy protocols.
• Effectively uses resources as personnel, monies, equipment and time in the provision of nutritional care.
• Provides care according to organizational ethics, Code of Ethics for profession of dietetics, licensure, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Standards of Professional Practice (SOPP) for dietetic professionals.
• Meets Joint Commission and/or other regulatory standards.
• Identifies performance improvement criteria to monitor effectiveness of services and participates in the performance improvement process activities.
• Systematically evaluates quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice to incorporate evaluation results.
• With specialized training, demonstrated competency, and delineated clinical privileges, may place nasoenteric access devices and bridles

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A.
• Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D) registered or registration eligible - if not already registered within 180 Days
• Minnesota State Licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice - if licensed outside the state of Minnesota, must have receipt of licensure within 6 months of hire. If not yet registered, must have receipt licensure within 6 months of hire within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A./M.S.
• 2 years experience as a clinical dietitian.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus good computer skills

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status