Clinical Dietitian: Advanced Nutrition Care

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support staffing in the department with patient leave and PTO coverage. The role focuses on evaluating nutrition parameters and collaborating with health care teams to implement diet or nutrition-related actions.

The position emphasizes clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice, with duties spanning assessment, planning, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Clinical dietitian role requires nutrition expertise for diverse patient needs.
• Strong ability to educate patients and families on nutrition therapy.
• Collaborates with care teams to implement nutrition plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient nutrition status and plan care.
• Prescribe or recommend nutrition therapy within privileges.
• Use evidence-based protocols for nutrition interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for patient goals.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on nutrition plans.
• Document care and outcomes in the medical record.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics

Registered Dietitian certification

Illinois license as RD

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support staffing in the department with patient leave and PTO coverage. The role focuses on evaluating nutrition parameters and collaborating with health care teams to implement diet or nutrition-related actions.

The position emphasizes clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice, with duties spanning assessment, planning, and education for patients and families.