Requisition Number: 507626

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child! Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition! Education/Tuition Reimbursement  24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. Some of these initiatives include:

Addressing system racism and inequities through our Safer Work Environment (Safer) initiative Use of pronoun badges and preferred names Encouraging cultural awareness through education and training

About this position

The registered dietitian establishes and maintains effective multidisciplinary relationships with the healthcare team to provide customer care that is integrated and compatible with the customer-focused medical/nutritional goals and objectives across a diversified area of practice, including community and outpatient services. Practices within a population of varying customer acuity levels. Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), including completion of the nutrition assessment/Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment (NFPA), determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing nutrition interventions(s), and monitoring and evaluating of the customer's progress.
Responsibility for planning and implementing activities related to customer nutrition care based on standards established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, regulatory agencies, and North Memorial. The position is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, is involved in team conferences, provides food and nutrition-related in-services, and contributes to the development and revision of hospital policies.
Performs business and supervisory functions, such as management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective. The position may be involved in community-based nutrition programs and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Works as a multidisciplinary team member in order to attain goals of the department and mission of North Memorial.

 

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.   

Experience

• One year experience with emphasis on clinical nutrition and responsibilities in an institutional setting preferred.
• Four years' experience with one year emphasis on Nutrition Support/Critical Care Dietitian preferred while maintaining certification. • Read, speak, and write English.
• Ability to work with a variety of customers, team members and peers.
• Effectively and efficiently utilize computer technology.  

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If registration-eligible, must pass the dietetic registration exam within 3 months of hire. - NMHC Standard

• Licensed Dietitian (State of Minnesota)
- State Requirement
• Nutrition Support Dietitian certified in Nutrition Support, CNSC
- NMHC Standard

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 40

Shift: Days 8 hours    

Weekend Requirement: Weekends by Department Rotation

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

Benefits: Yes