Outpatient Dietitian- Adult and Pediatric Weight Management

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team in a tertiary care center. Serves as a consultant on nutrition care for other members of the health care team . Applies evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy standards of care to incorporate the nutrition care process: nutrition assessment/re-assessment , nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring/evaluation . Completes thorough assessment, including nutrition focused physical exams , review of medical record for anthropometrics , medical history, labs, food allergies/intolerances, and drug-nutrient interactions . Identifies diagnostic criteria, including malnutrition, and may perform testing such as resting energy expenditure (REE), bioelectrical impedance or ultrasound or place Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Interventions include developing advanced/specialized nutrition plans and writing orders/recommendations for therapeutic diets , oral nutrition supplementation , vitamin and mineral repletion, and nutrition support (enteral and parenteral) and may place nasogastric or nasojejunal feeding tubes for high acuity/medically complex patients.Provides nutrition education/ counseling utilizing principles of motivational interviewing . Empowers family and caregivers to support medically complex patients with therapeutic diet prescribed . Coordinates ongoing nutrition care for patients, facilities, caregivers , and durable medical equipment companies . Completes documentation in electronic health record per institution standards . Contributes to financial and clinical outcomes through implementation of services . Awareness of accreditation and regulatory guidelines that relate to nutrition.

Works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and/or protocols, curriculum and nutrition education materials. Precepts dietetic interns ; mentors and trains new staff . Provides direction and collaborate with dietetic technicians and administrative support staff .

Works collaboratively with providers and other allied health care staff to develop and deliver programs and services that promote both therapeutic and wellness initiatives . Researches best practice to ensure effective interventions and measures outcomes of interventions . Demonstrates effective public speaking/presentation skills .

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field. Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) internship or approved training program. Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or eligible to obtain registration upon hire, must obtain RDN credential within three months of hire. Licensed as a Dietitian or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota, with licensure requirements completed within three months of hire. Previous clinical dietetics experience, advanced degree in nutrition or related field, and/or nutrition-related specialty certifications are preferred.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$61,755 - $98,280 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

64-80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday. Flexible schedules are available. Dietitians can work remotely if they are teaching virtual classes and seeing virtual patients - this usually ends up being at least 1 time per week.

Weekend Schedule

no scheduled weekends

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Tammy Pfeifer