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Job Overview

Fairview is seeking a **Clinical Dietitian** for our **East Bank Hospital** located in Minneapolis, MN! This is a **full time opportunity** offering 80hrs per a 2-week pay period and is benefit eligible!

This is a full time position to cover adult units at UMMC East Bank Hospital. The Clinical Dietitian coordinates the provision of medical nutrition therapy with other members of the health care team. The Clinical Dietitian identifies patients at nutrition risk, assesses nutrition needs according to age and disease specific requirements and develops, and implements and monitors the nutrition care plan and outcomes of intervention. The Clinical Dietitian provides nutrition education to patient, families, health care professionals and the community. Responsibilities include support of the nutrition care delivery system, precepting of dietetic interns/students and participation in performance improvement and research activities.

Responsibilities

+ Develops a patient-centered and individualized nutrition intervention based on a nutrition assessment that accounts for age, culture, social considerations, readiness to change, and other relevant needs

+ Monitors and evaluates the nutrition intervention, revising as needed to promote positive health outcomes

+ Documents clearly and concisely in alignment with organizational and/or regulatory policies and procedures

+ Orders supplements, diets, nutrition therapy and other pertinent items according to the Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocol Policy

+ Advocates for evidence-based nutrition practices through collaboration with patient, family, and other healthcare professionals

+ Supports the dietetic internship through one of the following:

+ precepting interns 10 days per calendar year

+ Supports team and organization through one administrative duty as assigned by CNM such as running team meetings, completing chart audits, organizing system competencies, serving as safety captain, representing clinical nutrition in system committees, or other duty as assigned

+ Provides care according to organizational ethics, Code of Ethics for profession of dietetics, licensure, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) Standards of Professional Practice (SOPP) for dietetic professionals.

+ Practices in alignment with system policies/procedures, practice guidelines, medical nutrition therapy protocols, and Joint Commission standards.

+ Commits to professional development through participation in competencies and seeking additional continuing education opportunities that align with organizational needs and/or professional interests

+ Efficiently uses resources as personnel, monies, equipment, electronic systems, and time in the provision of nutritional care.

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

+ Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

+ Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.

+ Communicates in a respective manner.

+ Ensures a safe, secure environment.

+ Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.

+ Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.

+ Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

+ Fulfills all organizational requirements

+ Completes all required learning relevant to the role

+ Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Education

+ Master’s Degree

License/Certification/Registration

+ Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

+ If not already registered, must be registered eligible and achieve registration within 60 days of hire

+ Licensed Dietitian through the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice

+ If licensed outside the state of Minnesota, must have receipt of licensure within 30 days of hire. If not yet registered, must have receipt licensure within 90 days of hire

Experience

+ One years’ experience as a clinical dietitian, preferable in the inpatient setting

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status