Clinical Dietitian, Inpatient/Outpatient

Essentia Health

. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide group and individual educational services related to nutrition and wellness .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeVirginia • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $43 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nutrition assessment, care planning, and education for diverse patient populations, including critical care and long-term care settings. Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and navigating insurance for home nutrition support.

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Registered DietitianNutrition EducationPatient Nutritional AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentElectronic Medical Record Documentation

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Hard Skills

Nutrition Support PlansMalnutrition DiagnosisWound-Related Nutrition AssessmentNutrition-Related OrdersDischarge Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationInterdisciplinary Teamwork

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical RecordsHome Nutrition Support Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered DietitianAdvanced Practitioner Credentials

Industry Keywords

Nutrition and WellnessCritical Care NutritionLong-Term Care OperationsAcute Care OperationsInsurance Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide group and individual educational services related to nutrition and wellness
Collaborate with providers and other health care teams to develop and deliver tailored programs and services
Serve as an organizational expert and resource on using food and nutrition to promote health and manage diseases
See both inpatients and outpatients
Oversee long-term care and acute care operations in Aurora and Virginia
Identify and assess patient nutritional needs and create care plans
Work with critical care patients in the ICU and write nutrition-related orders
Provide nutrition education
Assess wound-related nutrition needs
Complete timely and thorough electronic medical record documentation
Assess and diagnose malnutrition
Educate patients on diets according to disease state, medical condition, and health risk
Coordinate discharge plans for patients needing nutritional support at home
Write orders for home nutrition support equipment
Create and educate patients on nutrition support plans
Navigate insurance coverage for home nutrition support
Coordinate needs with the selected home medical supply company
Consult for rural Essentia Health site providers on high-acuity nutrition care concerns in inpatient and outpatient settings
Oversee care and documentation for all long-term care residents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered or registry-eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association within state(s) of employment
Must be registered within state of employment within six months of hire or transfer
Upon completion of 90 days of employment, must apply for Advanced Practitioner Credentials through the Medical Executive Committee

Benefits

Comp & perks

$5000.00 sign-on bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental insurance options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development through training
Tuition reimbursement
Educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health