Clinical Dietitian II PRN

Catholic Health Initiatives; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to assess and improve patients' nutritional care in Breckenridge, Minnesota. This role involves conducting assessments, developing nutrition plans, and collaborating with a team to enhance patient care. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a compassionate healthcare environment that values holistic healing and quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in acute care hospital settings.
• State licensure required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status using recognized tools.
• Implement targeted interventions based on medical conditions.
• Provide expert-level nutrition care across various units.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nutrition interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition education

High-acuity nutrition care

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited dietetics program

Job description

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian II assesses patients' nutritional status using recognized assessment tools and provides counseling to patients, families, and caregivers on appropriate nutrition plans to improve disease or condition management. The role includes supporting, modeling, and training Clinical Dietitian I staff, managing resources efficiently, and participating in compliance and quality improvement efforts to ensure safe and effective nutrition care. Additionally, the position assists the Clinical Nutrition Director in coordinating clinical nutrition services.

Essential Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct patient screening according to specialized clinical guidelines for nutritional risk, performing assessments using age, gender, cultural, religious, and ethnic considerations, and validated tools to diagnose nutritional issues when necessary. Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to facilitate care and identify patients at risk or requiring higher levels of care.
2. Implement targeted nutrition interventions based on medical conditions, providing tailored education to patients and families. Monitor and evaluate patient responses, updating care plans as needed, and follow up appropriately.
3. Develop intervention plans including feeding routes, modes, and prescriptions tailored to patient needs, in accordance with physician orders. Monitor patient responses to interventions, documenting progress and coordinating with CCS for neonatal and pediatric patients in California.
4. Work with Food and Nutrition Services to enhance patient experience through participation in tray testing, menu reviews, audits, and ensuring diet order accuracy. Support staff training, including peer reviews, chart audits, and diet manual training, and lead nutrition therapy workshops for hospital staff.
5. Provide expert-level nutrition care for high-acuity patients across various units, including NICU, pediatric, oncology, renal, diabetes, and gerontology, with order writing privileges.
6. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited dietetics program (ACEND).
• Minimum of three years of experience in acute care hospital settings or similar environments working with complex patient populations.
• State licensure within 3 months of hire.

Overview

CHI St. Francis Health, founded in 1899 by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, serves the Red River basin in Breckenridge, Minnesota. As part of CommonSpirit Health, it offers comprehensive healthcare services grounded in holistic healing, care, and community. The organization is committed to quality, innovation, and compassionate service, guided by the St. Francis Core Values. For more information, visit https://commonspirit.org/?adobe.

Pay Range

$27.17 - $39.40 per hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.