Dietitian (Bariatric and Medical Weight Management)

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.

Education / Experience :

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 A.

Additional Information :

Position is for an Ambulatory Dietitian in the Bariatric and Medical Weight Management Program.

Monday, Tuesday and Friday at Meadowbrook in St. Louis Park; Wednesday and Thursday in Maple Grove.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued.

It’s an important part of our Head + Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.

The Organization

At Park Nicollet you're part of something bigger. We're a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations.

HealthPartners includes a team of 21, people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community.

Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities.

Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.

Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values

Mission : Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.

Vision : Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.

Values :

• Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
• Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
• Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
• Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

What makes us unique?

At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we're here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do.

We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts.

We refer to this as "Head + Heart, Together," and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design.

As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.