Dietitian Nutritionist III - Healthcare

Mercy Hospital is expanding its team of Registered Dietitians!

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for Mercy Hospital, part of the Allina Health system.  Mercy Hospital has two campuses, Mercy in Coon Rapids and Unity in Fridley, MN.  This position is ~75% inpatient and 25% outpatient. Selected candidate will work at both campuses which are ~ 8 miles apart.

The successful candidate will:

• provide inpatient nutritional care for a variety of inpatient units ~75% of the time; focus on critical care;
• administer advanced care to critically ill patients by managing intricate nutritional needs like tube feeding and parenteral nutrition;
• provide MNT in the general outpatient clinic ~25% of the time;
• work every 8^th weekend providing hospital-wide coverage;
• perform quality improvement initiatives;
• educate food services staff and healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses; and
• precept dietetic interns.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• Registered Dietitian credentials and be licensed in MN;
• have the CNSC credentials or be willing to become a CNSC. 
• the ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions while working within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment;
• strong verbal and written communication skills; and
• the ability to work well with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.

Learn more about Mercy Hospital at https://www.allinahealth.org/mercy-hospital

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Basic Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Basic Management Experience: 7+ months general supervision  

Basic Functional Experience:  3 years experienced specialized practitioner in a clinical specialty

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.