Advanced Clinical Dietitian, Oncology F/T

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking an Advanced Clinical Dietitian specializing in oncology. The successful candidate will provide expert nutritional counseling and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient care. This full-time role emphasizes professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

$1,000 Professional Development per year

$250 Wellbeing Fund per year

Matching 401(k)

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field.
• Licensed dietician and certification in advanced practice.
• Experience with counseling individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional counseling for patients collaborating with physicians.
• Evaluates patient needs and creates tailored dietary plans.
• Educates patients about nutrition in disease management.

Skills

Nutritional Counseling

Patient Assessment

Education

Behavioral Interventions

Education

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 certification

Job description

Advanced Clinical Dietitian, Oncology F/T

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The salary range for this position is $34.44 - $48.22 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
  
  

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 Advanced Clinical Dietician, 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:

• Collaborates with physician to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling.
• Evaluates patient and nutrition parameters, identifies goals/outcomes, completes risk assessment.
• Selects appropriate dietary, behavioral, and physical interventions.
• Provides nutrition/lifestyle education and counseling for individuals and groups.
• Discusses/interprets appropriate use of pharmacotherapy, makes recommendations as appropriate (supplements, commercial products).
• Develops, presents, and modifies educational materials.
• Evaluates effects of nutrition counseling, observes and notes patient’s response and progress, recommends adjustments and modifications.
• Consults with other programs/staff to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to health care team.
• Participates in in-service training for staff, students, and physicians.
• Educates target groups about the role of nutrition in disease management and lifestyle medicine.
• Collects and documents research data to support quality management outcomes.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

AA/EOE.

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.

Benefits

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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