Dietitian (Casual) - Medical Nutrition Therapy

We are currently seeking a casualDietitianto join our Medical Nutrition Therapy team - primary focus will be inpatient. This role will primarily work day shifts, as needed (no weekends). SUMMARYProvides medical nutrition therapy to patients with a variety of conditions in a variety of settings. Supervises the provision of nutritional services to patients in assigned work area.RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assesses patient’s nutritional needs, develops and implements nutrition care plan and goals for patients based on individualized needs in both inpatient and ambulatory settings

Assesses appropriateness of nutrition and medication regimen (including diet, enteral, and/or parenteral regimens) and makes corresponding recommendations to the health care provider

Documents nutritional care provided, patient/client responses to care, and changes in care plan per department and organization standards of care in the electronic health record

Attends interdisciplinary rounds in assigned areas. Consults with other members of the health care team about the nutritional needs of patients including physicians, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care for the patient in both inpatient and outpatient areas

Writes orders for medical nutrition therapy. Takes verbal orders from physicians to modify the patient's medical nutrition therapy plan, documenting the verbal order in the medical record according to hospital policy when appropriate

Participates in training new staff and in-service training for existing staff

Develops educational materials pertaining to health and nutrition, using current evidence-based protocols

Provides nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, health care professionals, and community groups, and serves as a preceptor to students

Makes appropriate referrals to health care providers

May place feeding tubes as directed (inpatient only)

Attends conferences, seminars, webinars, and workshops to sustain current knowledge of nutrition topics and maintain licensure and registration. Uses best available research as the foundation for evidence based practice

Participates in quality improvement initiatives within the department and/or organization

Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff

Maintains basic computer skills in order to complete job functions using a variety of software and hardware (including but not limited to the electronic health record)

QUALIFICATIONS:

/Minimum Qualifications:/

Bachelor's degree in food/nutrition or dietetics

Completion of a commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) approved practice program

/Preferred Qualifications:/

Computer skills preferred

/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/

Possesses nutrition knowledge to care for patients across the life cycle

Excellent verbal and written communication skills such as to communicate with a broad range of individuals

/License/Certifications:/

Required:

Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and have licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Dietitian (LD)

-OR-

RD eligible and become licensed in Minnesota within six months of employment

Preferred: RD, LDTitle: Dietitian (Casual) - Medical Nutrition Therapy Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Requisition ID: 242273