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Centra Care
St. Cloud, Minnesota

Clinical Dietitian | Gastrointestinal

Dietitian 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$28.34-$42.5/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

CentraCare, nestled in the heart of Minnesota, invites passionate and skilled Clinical Dietitians to join our dynamic team. As a Clinical Dietitian, you'll be instrumental in delivering exceptional patient care.

You'll interact as a member of the patient focused care team, using the nutrition care process (nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation) in determining nutrition interventions for patients across the continuum of care. Ensuring the implementation of a collaborative plan of care for patients of all ages.

Supporting and implementing patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Supporting and demonstrating Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients and their families and with co-workers.

Schedule

  • Part-time | 8-16 hours every two weeks | St. Cloud
  • Day shift | 8-hour | 7am-3:30pm | Monday through Friday

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting pay begins at $28.34 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience
  • Pay range: $28.34 - $42.50 per hour
  • Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available
  • Part-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Nutrition Science required if eligibility for dietitian registration exam is established prior to 1/1/24 or
  • Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Nutrition Science required if eligibility for dietitian registration exam is established after 1/1/24
  • 1 year of clinical experience preferred
  • Registered Dietitian (Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration) required or employment contingent upon passing the registration exam within 90 days
  • Licensed Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist in the State of Minnesota required if performing services in an outpatient or clinic setting, required within 30 days
  • Valid driver's license in good standing is required with driving record in good standing and minimum amount of insurance liability coverage may be required

Department Info

CentraCare Clinical Dietitians complete clinical nutrition assessments and initiate appropriate nutrition interventions to promote the optimal nutritional status of patients in the hospital. We provide nutrition education to patients and families and collaborate with other members of the health care team.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian performs nutrition assessments and implements collaborative care plans for patients across the continuum of care. They provide nutrition education to patients and families while collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize nutritional status.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Nutrition DiagnosisNutrition InterventionMonitoring and Evaluation

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% 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 | Gastrointestinal at Centra Care a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,208 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
61%
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
35%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs
Part-time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts