Clinical Dietitian

DietitianIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28.14-$42.21/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Dietitian – to join our – team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Clinical Dietitian provides inpatient medical nutrition therapy. Their responsibilities include nutritional assessment, malnutrition diagnosing, development and implementation of nutrition care plans, monitoring and evaluation of patient response, documentation, and the provision of nutrition education to patients, medical staff, dietetic students/interns and the community.

Methodist’s Clinical Dietitians are expected to practice at the top of their scope and licensure. The clinical dietitian will use their order writing privileges to place and modify diet orders, manage enteral nutrition and enteric access, and manage hospital compounded parenteral nutrition per hospital protocol.

Responsibilities also include developing improvement processes to ensure continued excellent nutrition care is provided to patients. The position reports to the Clinical Nutrition Manager and performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Casual/On-Call, Monday through Friday, occasional weekends.

Qualifications

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in food and nutrition or dietetics; If RD obtained after 12/2023, a minimum of Master's degree is required.

Accredited supervised practice/internship in dietetics.

Registered Dietitian within 5 months of hire.

Licensed Dietitian within Minnesota within 5 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

1+ year(s) of clinical nutrition experience

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

Registered Dietitian on hire

Licensed Dietitian within Minnesota on hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to use electronic charting system, EPIC

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

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

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian provides inpatient medical nutrition therapy, including nutritional assessments, malnutrition diagnosis, and the implementation of nutrition care plans. They are also responsible for managing diet orders, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and providing education to patients and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in food and nutrition or dietetics and complete an accredited supervised practice internship. Registration and licensure as a Dietitian in Minnesota are required within five months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Enteral Nutrition ManagementParenteral Nutrition Management

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 41 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 17% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian at Capitol View Transitional Care Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Saint Paul, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Program
Time Away from Work
Insurance Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Clinic