Dietitian-Inpatient Clinical PRN Days

The Dietitian collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy. Inpatient dietitian position, days and hours vary. The Dietitian role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

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; 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

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree from accredited institution with major in food and nutrition or dietetics; Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by CADE of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (if registration-eligible, must pass the dietetic registration exam within 6 months of hire); 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

Nice to have

Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams; Previous active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees; Experience in hospital clinical dietetics

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Wide range of benefits providing tools and resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events