Clinical Dietitian

CGH Medical Center; Sterling (IL); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Fund (457/401A)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Pharmacy Discount

Zusammenfassung

CGH Medical Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional status and design medical nutrition therapy plans for patients. You will counsel patients and families, work with physicians on nutrition decisions, and document care in the medical record.

You will also present nutrition education to community groups and staff, participate in clinical teams and quality initiatives, and maintain BLS and Illinois licensure requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or Foods and Nutrition required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) required upon hire; Illinois Dietitian License required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.

Aufgaben

• Assesses the nutritional status of patients.
• Develops and implements medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Counsels patients and families on home nutrition management.
• Assists physicians with medical nutrition decisions.
• Documents data in the patient medical record.
• Provides nutrition education presentations for community groups and staff.

Kenntnisse

Nutritional Counseling

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Ausbildung

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

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Jobbeschreibung

## Clinical DietitianApplylocations: LOC001 Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-3528**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**8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. w/rotating weekends**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**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 Benefit Eligible Positions**Health and Dental InsuranceIMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)Medical and Dependent Care Flexible SpendingLife InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityOptional InsurancesPaid Time OffTuition Reimbursement and Loan ForgivenessGift 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.