Dietitian - Medical Nutrition Therapy & Patient Education

Park Nicollet Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Dietitian to join the Melrose Center team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy through screening, assessment and education with monitoring and follow-up of recommendations. Patients may be seen in an individual or group setting and the role serves as a nutrition resource for PNHS patients, employees, community and providers.

The Dietitian collaborates with the nutrition department, delivers education, uses counseling skills to address crises, and implements

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Completed an accredited internship, traineeship, CUP program or ADA route.
• Registered Dietitian with licensure to practice as a Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between nutrition, food services, patients and staff.
• Delivers patient education and care including materials and tours.
• Uses therapeutic counseling skills to address crises.
• Implements research-based protocols and procedures as identified by the team.
• Facilitates educational programs, groups, and meal experiences.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

DBT counseling

Education

Nutrition and Dietetics degree

Accredited internship or ADA pathway

Tools

Electronic medical record

Job description

HealthPartners is seeking a Dietitian to join the Melrose Center team to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy through screening, assessment and education with monitoring and follow-up of recommendations. Patients may be seen in an individual or group setting and the role serves as a nutrition resource for PNHS patients, employees, community and providers.

The Dietitian collaborates with the nutrition department, delivers education, uses counseling skills to address crises, and implements