Clinical Dietitian - GI Surgery Full time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to enhance patient care through nutrition counseling and education. The role focuses on collaborating with healthcare teams to develop tailored dietary plans. Ideal candidates will be licensed and possess a strong background in nutrition, with opportunities for professional growth. A collaborative spirit and passion for patient education are essential.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (IL) required.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.
• 0-2 years of nutrition therapy service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physician for patient nutrition counseling.
• Evaluates patient and nutrition parameters, sets goals.
• Educates individuals and groups on nutrition and lifestyle.

Skills

Nutrition Counseling

Educational Material Development

Patient Evaluation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition or related field

Master's degree in exercise physiology, nutrition, counseling or related fields

Job description

Description

The 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.

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 patients 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:

• Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (IL).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in nutrition or related field.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of 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 ourBenefitssection to learn more.