DIETITIAN - DIABETES-NUTRITION

Aspirus, Inc; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus St. Luke's Dietitian position in Duluth, MN joins the Diabetes-Nutrition team to evaluate medical nutrition therapy needs, communicate with medical staff, and support diet office operations. The role also provides education to patients and families and may serve hospital programs and community groups.

The position is part-time (0.8 FTE) with DAY ONLY schedules, requiring a four-year degree, RDN credential, and MN licensure; benefits are available for part- and full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Four year degree required.
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Minnesota licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate individual medical nutrition therapy needs for patients.
• Communicate nutritional information to medical staff and health team.
• Assist in maintaining diet office operations.
• Provide education and counseling to patients, families, and groups.
• Provide contract nutrition services to facilities outside the Hospital.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Reasoning

Age-specific care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S ADMINISTRATION BUILDING in Duluth, MN is seeking a DIETITIAN to join our DIABETES-NUTRITION team!

Salary Range: $29.26 - $42.43 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Occasional Weekend
FTE: PART TIME, 0.800000 FTE

JOB SUMMARY

The Dietitian is responsible for the evaluation of individual patient's medical nutrition therapy needs, communicating nutritional information to medical staff/other health team members, assisting in maintaining operations of the diet office and providing education and counseling to patients and their families/caregivers, community groups and Hospital programs. Responsible for providing contract nutrition services to facilities outside the Hospital as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Four (4) year degree.
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Current licensure with MN State Board of Dietetics and Nutrition.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: N/A
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Diabetes Educator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Current nutrition knowledge; verbal skills; ability to communicate with others in understandable manner; ability to work with a team; courteous, sensitive to other's needs; ability to communicate in writing; able to prioritize and organize days work as well as for long term goals and work within time frame; ability to work flexible hours. Ability to effectively and efficiently commute between work sites and if driving private vehicle must provide St. Luke's with a copy of driver's license and proof of insurance.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to do standing, walking, bending, reading, talking and lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds

• Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Credentials: Essential: * REGISTERED DIETITIAN * CERTIFIED DIETICIAN LICENSE- Minnesota