OverviewThe 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, implements and monitors the nutrition care plan and outcomes of intervention. The 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.This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, inpatient clinical dietitian position at Southdale Hospital. Weekends are currently every 11th weekend and 1 holiday per year.Responsibilities Job DescriptionJob Expectations:Develops Patient’s Nutrition Care Plan
Completes nutrition assessment according to department policy.
Develops an individualized plan based on age, culture, social consideration conditions, and other relevant needs.
Collaborates with patient, family and other healthcare professionals.
Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Orders supplements, diets, nutrition therapy and other pertinent items according to the Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocol Policy
Documents appropriately and revises as necessary
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
Provides Patient/Family/Community Education
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.
Appropriately documents in the medical record.
Maintains current educational material and resources.
Uses communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes and enhanced teamwork
Communicates and receives verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner.
Communicates with members of the healthcare team, patients and families and documents relevant information accordingly.
Documentation follows organizational and/or regulatory policies and procedures.
Communicates information to the appropriate personnel in the Nutrition Department
Demonstrates Quality in Practice
Implements quality practice by following system policies/procedures, practice guidelines, and Medical Nutrition Therapy protocols.
Effectively uses resources as personnel, monies, equipment and time in the provision of nutritional care.
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.
Meets Joint Commission and/or other regulatory standards.
Identifies performance improvement criteria to monitor effectiveness of services and participates in the performance improvement process activities.
Systematically evaluates quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice to incorporate evaluation results.
With specialized training, demonstrated competency, and delineated clinical privileges, may place Naso enteric access devices and bridles
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 and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired Education
Master’s Degree
License/Certification/Registration
Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D) registered or registration eligible - if not already registered, must achieve registration within 6 months of hire
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
Preferred Experience
2-5 years of experience as a clinical dietitian.
EEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected statusBenefit OverviewFairview 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/noncontractCompensation DisclaimerThe 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.
