Dietitian - URGENT

Are you passionate about student well-being and creating a healthier campus community? Join our Student Health Service team and make a lasting impact on student health!

To provide inclusive, quality healthcare while promoting overall student well-being.
Promoting the well-being of students by empowering them with the knowledge, skills and spirit to take responsibility for personal, family and community health.

The Student Health Service Dietitian coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of Student Health Service patients. Works closely with the Health Promotion and Clinical team to provide nutrition education/campus outreach and collaboration with campus community.
Assess and create nutrition plans to improve the health and well-being of patients. Focus on promoting health, preventing illness, and managing conditions through diet, developing educational materials
Analyze patients' health status, goals and dietary restrictions, tracking dietary intake and progress and educating patients on how to maintain a balanced diet.
Provide one-on-one, evidence-based nutrition counseling for students dealing with disordered eating, eating disorders, weight management, food allergies or intolerances, chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes), and general wellness.
Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments, create individualized meal plans, and monitor progress for students with complex health needs.
Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients, students and professionals.
Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and social media content on topics such as healthy eating on a budget, intuitive eating, and nutrition for students.
Work closely with counseling services, providers, nurses, and all campus community collaborators, particularly in managing disordered eating or eating disorders, weight management and high-risk cases.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient progress notes in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Nutrition Education and outreach
Collaborate with Health Promotion and other community partners to develop and implement strategic educational initiatives and programing that improve student's overall nutrition awareness and knowledge.
Create outreach educational materials in various formats, including social media posts and handouts, that are developed to address the differing nutrition needs of the general student population.
Provide education on the latest scientific research for nutrition recommendations for the student population.
Develop education resources to support students with specific medical diagnosis, special dietary needs, cultural dietary needs and short- and long-term goal planning to optimize academic success.
Academic year: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Summer & Breaks: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Flexibility required to accommodate programming and student needs that may require some evenings or weekends
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program. *(After January 1, 2024, the ACEND requires anyone taking the registration exam to become a dietitian have a master's degree. Prior to January 1, 2024, individuals qualifying to take the registration exam need to have the minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics.)
1-3 years professional work experience in higher education and/or ambulatory care setting

• Experience with documentation in an electronic health record
• Previous experience in clinical or community nutrition, with specialized knowledge in diabetes and pre-diabetes, eating disorders, and weight management in young adult population

Expertise in medical nutrition therapy for various conditions, particularly those common in young adults.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with a diverse, young adult population.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems, social media and marketing platforms.
Ability to provide immediate, supportive care for eating disorder relapses or urgent nutrition-related emergencies.
Ability to provide leadership and problem-solving skills in analyzing health/wellness promotion needs of emerging adults, especially college students.
Collaborate and build strong relationships with the Student Health Service team and other campus community partners.
Applicant Materials Required:
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Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Exceptional Retirement Plan
~ Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26% , depending on position (One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Generous annual leave , sick leave , and 10 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
Supplemental Retirement Plans
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This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
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