Clinical Dietitian

CGH Medical Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 36,024 - 54,043; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Nutrition and Dietary Discounts

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Illinois seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patient nutritional status and implement care plans. The role involves developing medical nutrition therapy, counseling patients, and providing nutrition education. Candidates require a Bachelor's in Dietetics, and must be a Registered Dietitian with an Illinois license. The position offers a competitive salary range of $26.15-$39.23, along with various employee benefits including discounts on childcare and dietary services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or Foods and Nutrition required.
• Registered Dietitian required upon hire; Illinois Dietitian License required upon hire.
• Must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the nutritional status of patients.
• Develops and implements medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Counsels patients/families on home nutritional management.

Skills

Counseling

Nutritional Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or Foods and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian

Illinois Dietitian License

Job description

Clinical Dietitian page is loaded## Clinical Dietitianlocations: LOC001 Hospitaltime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-2943**Our growth is creating great opportunities!** Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. **Shift**Days w/ Weekends**Scheduled Weekly Hours**8**POSITION PURPOSE****:** Assesses the nutritional status of patients followed by implementation of appropriate care plans. Plans and directs preparation of modified diets as prescribed by the medical staff of patients with therapeutic diet needs. Responsible for patient nutrition care, diet instruction and nutrition presentations as requested.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****:*** Assesses the nutritional status of patients.* Develops and implements appropriate medical nutrition therapy plans utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.* Counsels patients/families in appropriate home nutritional management.* Assists physicians with the nutritional management of their patients by recommending appropriate medical nutritional therapy.* Documents pertinent data in the patient medical record.* Provides nutrition education presentations as requested for both community groups and medical center personnel.* Participates on medical center teams and committees as needed.* Participates in the clinical PI critical indicator data collection and analysis.* Participates in the education of outpatients as requested by the department director.* Performs other duties as necessary.**SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or Foods and Nutrition required.* Registered Dietitian (regulated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration) required upon hire; Illinois Dietitian License required upon hire.* Must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain throughout employment at CGH.**Compensation Range**$26.15 - $39.23**Available Benefits for PRN Positions**Gift Shop DiscountCGH Day Care DiscountCGH Dietary DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgramCGH Pharmacy DiscountCGH Vision Center DiscountThank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.Extraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people. Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare. Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference.