Key Responsibilities:
Identifies and assesses patient nutritional needs and creates care plans to address any identified risks. This may include but is not limited to working with critical care patients in the ICU, writing nutrition-related orders. related orders, providing appropriate nutrition education, assessing wound-related nutrition needs and completes timely and thorough documentation in the electronic medical recordAssesses for and diagnoses malnutritionEducates on diet according to disease state, medical condition, and health riskCoordinates discharge plans for patients returning home with nutritional support needs. This includes, but is not limited to, writing orders for home nutrition support equipment, creating and educating patient on nutrition support plans, navigating insurance plans for coverage of home nutrition support, and coordinating needs with the selected home medical supply company of patient’s choiceActs as consultants to rural Essentia Health site providers for high acuity nutrition care concernsLicensure/Certification Qualifications:Certification/Licensure Requirements:
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
East Market (additionally needs to add):
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Shift End Time:Weekends:Holidays:NoCall Obligation:NoUnion:Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:
-Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.