Clinical Dietitian II PRN

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Minnesota seeks a Clinical Dietitian II responsible for assessing and managing patients' nutritional needs. Key duties include conducting assessments, developing individualized nutrition plans, and collaborating with medical teams to improve patient outcomes. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in dietetics and have substantial acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years acute care hospital experience.
• State licensure required within 3 months.
• CCS panel provider for pediatric nutrition care in California.

Responsibilities

• Conducts nutritional assessments and identifies patients at risk.
• Implements nutrition interventions and monitors patient response.
• Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services for patient care.

Skills

Patient screening

Nutritional assessment

Education and monitoring

Individualized nutrition plans

Expert care for high-acuity patients

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 recommends nutrition plans to improve disease or condition management. Supports and trains Clinical Dietitian I's in core responsibilities. Manages resources efficiently and participates in compliance and quality improvement efforts. Assists the Clinical Nutrition Director with coordination of services.

Essential Key Responsibilities

1. Conducts patient screening and nutritional assessment based on age, gender, cultural background, and validated tools. Identifies patients at nutritional risk and collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to facilitate care.
2. Implements targeted nutrition interventions, provides education, and monitors patient response. Updates care plans and follows up as needed.
3. Develops individualized nutrition plans, including feeding routes and prescriptions, and evaluates patient response. Coordinates with California Children's Services for pediatric patients if applicable.
4. Collaborates with Food and Nutrition Services to enhance patient experience, participate in menu reviews, audits, and staff training, including Medical Nutrition Therapy sessions.
5. Provides expert care for high-acuity patients in neonatal, pediatric, oncology, renal, diabetes, and gerontology units, with order writing privileges.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited dietetics program (ACEND). At least three years of acute care hospital experience with complex and specialized populations. State licensure within 3 months. Must be a CCS panel provider for pediatric nutrition care in California.

Overview

CHI St. Francis Health, located in Breckenridge, Minnesota, is part of the CommonSpirit Health network. Founded in 1899, it offers comprehensive healthcare services emphasizing holistic healing and community care. Committed to quality and compassionate service, it upholds the mission, vision, and values of its organization.