Clinical Dietitian

CGH Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 36,024 - 54,043; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center in the United States is looking for a Registered Dietitian to assess the nutritional status of patients and implement appropriate care plans. This role involves planning and directing modified diets, providing education, and collaborating with medical staff.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, be a Registered Dietitian, and possess an Illinois Dietitian License. Competitive compensation and various employee discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the nutritional status of patients.
• Develops and implements appropriate medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Counsels patients/families in appropriate home nutritional management.

Skills

Counseling patients/families

Medical nutrition therapy planning

Nutrition education presentations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Illinois Dietitian License

Job description

Shift Details

Shift: Days with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Knowledge & 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 & Benefits

Compensation Range: $26.15 - $39.23

Available Benefits for PRN Positions:

• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount