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Job Overview

**Fairview** is seeking a **Clinical Dietician** to cover a variety of adult units in the **East and West Banks at UMMC!** This position offers 48 hour per a 2- week pay period on day shift and is benefit-eligible!

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.

+ Develops Patient’s Nutrition Care Plan

+ Develops an individualized plan based on age, culture, social consideration conditions, and other relevant needs.

+ Collaborates with patient, family and other healthcare professionals.

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

+ Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team for safe, quality care.

+ Identifies interdisciplinary resources needed to assist in implementation and makes referrals as needed.

+ Applies knowledge and principles established in the Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice Guidelines to determine the most appropriate action plan.

+ Evaluates, systematically and continuously, the patients’ response to interventions

+ Plans and presents educational programs which meet the assessed needs and capabilities of inpatients, outpatients, community groups, and health care professionals using appropriate department educational materials and lesson plans. Considers population served.

+ Evaluates patient knowledge, readiness to learn, and potential for behavioral changes

+ Assists patients, families and community members in identifying and securing available resources to achieve necessary goals.

+ Serves as a preceptor and helps clients and dietetic interns/students apply nutrition knowledge and skills.

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

Required Qualifications

+ M.A./M.S.

+ Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D) registered or registration eligible - if not already registered within 180 Days

+ Minnesota State Licensure from the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice - if licensed outside the state of Minnesota, must have receipt of licensure within 6 months of hire. If not yet registered, must have receipt licensure within 6 months of hire within 180 Days

Preferred Qualifications

+ 2 years experience as a clinical dietitian.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus good computer skills

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. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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