Pediatric Nutrition Dietitian; Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Maple Grove - Casual

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Maple Grove, MNtime type:
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The
** Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Maple Grove
** offers a wide range of services to pediatric patients seeking care from any of our several sub-specialties.  Some of the pediatric sub-specialties we see include;
Neurology, Cardiology, Endocrine, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology, Weight Management, Nutrition, Pulmonology, Surgery, Nephrology, Dermatology and Urology. Many of our clinics are multi-disciplinary, which means we offer multiple specialty services within one clinic appointment. We offer child-family-life services, which help children to cope and understand the procedures being performed in a child-friendly way.  Our teams practice patient and family centered care, partnering with families to ensure they are a partner in the care our patients receive.

We are a supportive, cohesive team that is passionate about pediatrics.
** What you will do as a
** Registered Nutritional Dietitian**:
** Develops Patient’s Nutrition Improvement/Care Plan
* Completes nutrition assessment according to department policy
* Develops an individualized plan based on age, culture, social consideration conditions, and other relevant needs
* Collaborates with patient, family and other healthcare professionals
* Determines nutrition interventions based on patient’s needs and expected outcomes
* Identifies interdisciplinary resources needed to assist in implementation and makes referrals as needed
* Assures all actions are based on scientific, ethical, or ecological principles; relevant policies/procedures; proven effectiveness; past experience;
Medical Nutrition Therapy practice standards; patient/family requests and values; and legal parameters
* Evaluates, systematically and continuously, the patients’ response to interventions

Provides Patient/Family/Community Education
* Plans and presents educational programs which meet the assessed needs and capabilities of inpatients, outpatients, community groups, and health care professionals using appropriate department educational materials and lesson plans. Considers population served
* Assists patients, families and community members in identifying and securing available resources to achieve necessary goals
* Serves as a preceptor and helps clients and dietetic interns/students apply nutrition knowledge and skills

Uses communication strategies to achieve desirable outcomes
* Communicates and receives verbal and written information in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner
* Communicates information to the appropriate personnel in the Nutrition Department Demonstrates Quality in Practice
* Implements quality practice by following system policies/procedures, practice guidelines, and Medical Nutrition Therapy protocols
* Provides care according to organizational ethics, Code of Ethics for profession of dietetics, licensure, and the Standards of Professional Practice for dietetic professionals
* Meets JCAHO and/or other regulatory standards
* Systematically evaluates quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice to incorporate evaluation results
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* What you will need:

*** College graduate with a B.S. in Nutrition and/or Dietetics or closely related field. American Dietetic Association Registered or registry eligible, ADA registration within 90 days
* MN State Licensure upon hire
* 1+ year as a clinical dietitian on non-specialty practice areas. One to two years of position related experience in nutrition improvement
* Nutrition Care Planning Skills. Medical nutrition therapy skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to multi-task on an ongoing basis. Good organization and prioritization skills. Continuous education in related clinical/nutrition areas
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* Location:

** 14500 99th Ave N. Maple Grove, MN 55369
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* Hours:

** Casual
* * Benefits:
** This is not a benefit eligible position
** Compensation:
** 30.93 - 44.85 USD Hourly At M Physicians we believe in pay transparency and equity. The…