Advanced Clinical Dietitian - Human Longevity Lab Full time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Advanced Clinical Dietitian, where your expertise in nutritional counseling and medical nutrition therapy will directly impact patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team, providing personalized nutrition assessments and interventions. You'll educate patients and develop tailored nutrition plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes. With a focus on continuous improvement and quality management, this position allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking to enhance their well-being through nutrition. If you're passionate about health and nutrition, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field is required.
• Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (IL) and current certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy services.
• Collaborate with physicians to identify patients needing nutrition counseling.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Data Analysis

Patient Education

Behavioral Interventions

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or Related Fields

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Diabetes Educator Certification

Job description

Description

The Advanced Clinical 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 Clinical Dietitian, in collaboration with the physician, provides nutritional counseling in order to restore or maintain an optimal nutrition status for the patient. This position communicates and collaborates effectively with the health care team to exchange and disseminate information regarding care of the patient and program development.

Responsibilities

1. Provide individual nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy services, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation, data analysis and documentation.
2. Create and provide in-person, virtual and written nutrition education for patients.
3. Collaborate with physician to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling.
4. Evaluate patient and nutrition parameters, identify goals/outcomes, and complete risk assessment.
5. Select appropriate dietary, behavioral, and physical interventions.
6. Provide nutrition/lifestyle education and counseling for individuals and groups.
7. Discuss/interpret appropriate use of pharmacotherapy, making recommendations as appropriate (supplements, commercial products).
8. Develop, present, and modify educational materials.
9. Evaluate effects of nutrition counseling, observe and note patient's response and progress, and recommend adjustments and modifications.
10. Consult with other programs/staff to ensure coordinated service delivery.
11. Identify and communicate key issues and trends to health care team.
12. Participate in in-service training for staff, students, and physicians.
13. Educate target groups about the role of nutrition in disease management and lifestyle medicine.
14. Collect and document research data to support quality management outcomes.
15. May support additional projects, perform administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in nutrition or related field.
• Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (IL).
• Current certification in an area of advanced practice dietetics.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience providing nutrition therapy services.
• Experience with individual and/or group counseling and education.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in exercise physiology, nutrition, counseling or related fields.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.