Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Winfield, Illinois
The Dietitian collaborates with the healthcare team to provide medical nutrition therapy and develops nutrition care plans for pediatric patients. They also provide nutrition education to patients and families while monitoring the effectiveness of interventions.
The Dietitian reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Dietitian Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy. Identifies patients at high nutrition risk based on criteria outlined by the Hospital. Assesses nutrition needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs of patients.
This is a Casual position meaning that the hours per week are not guaranteed although they would generally be 8-16 hours per week. Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian role supports the Pediatric Gastroenterology team. Description Develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for all assigned patients. Fosters continuity of care across the continuum of care. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Provides nutrition education to patient and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals. Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned. Participates in performance improvement. Mentors Diet Clerks and other support personnel. Actively assesses, evaluates and maintains professional development and competency related to the competencies outlined in the position description.
Required: Bachelor’s or advanced degree from accredited institution with major in food and nutrition or dietetics. Registered Dietitian as credentialled by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Licensed Dietitian within the State of Illinois Maintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements. Good instructional and communication skills Experience in hospital clinical dietetics
Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams Previous active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees
Competencies/Performance Expectations: Please refer to NMHC Performance Standard Competencies.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Minimum : $30.89
Maximum: $43.25 Compensation: USD 30.89 - USD 43.25 - hourly
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics and be a Registered Dietitian. A valid Illinois state license is required, and experience in hospital clinical dietetics is preferred.
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