Dietitian - Melrose Center

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Dietitian to join our Melrose Center team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary The Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy through screening, assessment and education with monitoring and follow-up of recommendations. Patients may be seen in an individual or group setting. Serves as a professional nutrition resource for PNHS serving its patients, employees, community and providers. This position is specifically the Registered Dietitian for the Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program at Melrose. Your responsibilities will include: Performing nutrition assessments and follow up sessions with adolescent patients as well as family sessions utilizing FBT principles. Creating and implementing nutritional recommendation to support the overall treatment plan for the pt. Supporting and coaching adolescent patients through meals and snacks during the day. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Additional Tasks And Responsibilities Liaison between the nutrition department, food services, patients and staff. Delivers patient education and care to best meet the identified needs of the patient including materials, resources, grocery store tours, cooking experiences, food exposures and use of interpreters. Uses therapeutic counseling skills such as DBT to be effective in addressing crisis management. Responsibility of a specialty RD to implement research-based protocols and procedures as identified by the treatment team as best practice including FBT, ARFID, CBT-E. Facilitates educational programs, groups, and meal experiences. Work Schedule Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 3:30PM Education/Experience Required Qualifications: BA or BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited college or university. Completed an accredited internship, traineeship, CUP program or other acceptable route to ADA registration status. Registered with the American Dietetic Association (RD). Special Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Licenses Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills Understands and applies teaching/learning principles Works independently, as well as collaboratively, displaying effective communication skills Supportive of team members Works in concert with team members and interdisciplinary staff Strong prioritization, multi-tasking skills and ability to handle large workload. Licensed Dietitian Must have a valid driver’s license and meet the insurability requirements relating to Park Nicollet’s motor vehicle violation criteria. This position requires direct patient contact and demonstrated knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients. This position requires familiarity and compliance with matters of law, regulations and internal policies affecting the employment relationship, (including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, discrimination and harassment laws). This position requires credentialing, following the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. This position provides psychotherapy to patients and requires Park Nicollet to comply with the Minnesota Statute 148A. Benefits Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more! About Us At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change. Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Park Nicollet Health Services