Clinical Educator-Diabetes Dietetic

Allina Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 5,307,000 - 7,274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Dietitian to conduct nutritional assessments and develop diabetes nutrition plans for patients. You will educate patients, families and staff, collaborate with physicians, and document care in the medical record.

Role emphasizes nutrition management and education within a multidisciplinary team. Shift is day/evening, 80 hours per two weeks, with no weekends; licensure requirements include Minnesota or WI practice as applicable and RD credential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Licensed Dietitian - Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice required; Wisconsin license on hire if applicable.
• Registered Dietitian - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred; American Dietetic Association Registration on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional needs of patients with diabetes.
• Develops individualized nutrition plans.
• Educates patients, families, and staff on diabetes nutrition management.
• Collaborates with physicians to identify nutrition and diabetes care needs.
• Documents goals, plan, interventions, and outcomes in medical records.
• Ensures accurate coding and billing for services.
• Discharges planning and patient/family education.

Skills

Diabetes care education

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Collaborate with physicians

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Licensed Dietitian - Minnesota Board...

Registered Dietitian - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Job description

Location Address: 9055 Springbrook Dr NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-5841. Date Posted: October 02, 2026. Department: 62000612 Diabetes Education Administration. Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America). Shift Length: 8 hour shift. Hours Per Week: 40. Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT. Weekend Rotation: None.

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period). 8-hour day/evening shift. No weekends.

Job Description

Conduct nutritional assessment of patients with diabetes, and develop nutrition plan. Educate patients, families, staff and other caregivers related to nutrition in diabetes management.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assesses and plans for nutritional needs of patients with diabetes.
• Conducts nutrition assessment.
• Develops nutrition plan.
• Collaborates with physicians as needed to identify nutritional and / or diabetes management needs and plan of care.
• Utilizes approved protocols for medication management to advance the plan of care when appropriate.
• Provides consultation and mentoring related to diabetes care to staff in complex cases and new or unfamiliar clinical problems.
• Partners and collaborates with multi-disciplinary team.
• Plans and documents discharge needs for patient and family.
• Conducts patient and family education.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and their family.
• Evaluates patient and family response to education.
• Documents in medical record.
• Documents assessment, plan, interventions, education and outcomes in medical record.
• Documents nutritional goals and data in the medical record.
• Documents to assure accurate coding and billing for services.
• Maintains documentation tools, educational literature and resources.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field
• 2 to 5 years of experience in treatment of diabetes patients in hospital or nursing home setting
• 2 to 5 years in documentation in electronic medical record

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Dietitian - Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice required
• Or Licensed in Wisconsin for WI practice settings upon hire
• Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
• Or American Dietetic Association Registration upon hire
• Certified Diabetes Educator - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators required within 4 years
• American Dietetic Association Registration upon hire preferred
• Licensed Dietician-Wisconsin for Dieticians in Wisconsin practice setting upon hire required

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range Pay Range: $38.52 to $52.80 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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. That’s 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 well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• 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.

E-Verify Participation

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.