Nutrition Support Dietitian

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Pre-tax savings (HSA/FSAs)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is hiring an Adult Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Support Dietitian focused on nutrition support and malnutrition in complex medical cases. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based MNT and education for staff and interns.

The role emphasizes advanced clinical nutrition, indirect calorimetry, and ultrasound-based assessments, with opportunities for CEU activities and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Completion of ACEND-accredited internship.
• Advanced degree in nutrition or related field preferred.
• CNSC credential required within one year of employment.
• Prefer two years of experience in clinical hospital-based nutrition support.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and maintain parenteral and enteral MNT in medically complex patients.
• Apply nutrition care process: assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop MNT guidelines and education materials.
• Precept dietetic interns and mentor new staff in clinic and hospital settings.
• Engage in research, presentations, and outcomes measures of interventions.

Skills

Nutrition care process

Public speaking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical dietetics

Education

BSc in Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition

ACEND accredited internship

Advanced degree in Nutrition (preferred)

CNSC credential within 1 year

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Join our dynamic team as an Adult Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Support Dietitian. In this pivotal role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives by providing personalized and evidence-based nutrition care as part of a multidisciplinary team. We offer learning and career growth opportunities with support for CEU activities and advancement opportunities.

This position will focus on nutrition support and malnutrition and the treatment of complex medical conditions including advancement skills such as indirect calorimetry, bedside ultrasound for muscle assessment, and Nasal enteric tube placement if interested. Implements, monitors, and maintains parenteral and enteral Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in patients that cannot meet their nutritional requirements by oral intake.

Applies medical nutrition therapy standards of care to incorporate the nutrition care process: nutrition assessment/re-assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (food and/or nutrient delivery, nutrition education, nutrition counseling and coordination of nutrition care) and nutrition monitoring/evaluation. This includes advanced/specialized nutrition care for high acuity/medically complex patients. Works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and/or protocols, curriculum and nutrition education materials. Precepts dietetic interns; mentors and trains new staff (clinic and hospitals). Collaborates with dietetic technicians and administrative support staff. Works collaboratively with providers and other allied health care staff to develop and deliver programs and services that promote both therapeutic and wellness initiatives. Research best practice ensuring effective interventions and measures outcomes of interventions. Demonstrates effective public speaking/presentation skills.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field. Completion of Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited internship. An advanced degree in nutrition or related field is preferred. Prefer two years of experience in clinical, hospital-based nutrition support. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) credential required within one year of employment.