Dietitian (Casual) - Medical Nutrition Therapy - Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

We are currently seeking a casual Dietitian to join our Medical Nutrition Therapy team - primary focus will be inpatient. This role will primarily work day shifts, as needed (no weekends). 

SUMMARY

Provides 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, LD

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.  

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.