Clinical Dietitian & Nutrition Educator

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a licensed Dietitian Nutritionist to provide nutrition care per ADA guidelines, offer individual and group counseling, and review patient records with the care team. The role requires maintaining licensure, CPR within 60 days, and one year of clinical nutrition experience.

The nutritionist will also develop educational materials, train staff, mentor dietary interns, and participate in nutrition education initiatives across centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition required.
• Illinois license as a licensed dietitian required; ADA registration.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• One year clinical nutrition experience required.
• Able to respond to age-appropriate psychological and physical needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Develops nutrition care plan per ADA guidelines and/or provider recommendations.
• Provides individual and group dietary counseling.
• Reviews medical records and discusses nutritional care plan with nursing and medical staff as necessary.
• Documents nutrition counseling and SOAP-based assessment of patient understanding.
• Maintains communication with patients and significant others.
• Orders lab based on Advocate Health Care protocol.
• Develops educational materials and displays; provides in-service training to associates.
• Guides clinical experience of dietary student interns; participates in committees; serves as nutrition resource to physicians.
• Researches, plans, and develops curriculum; teaches nutrition classes; promotes National Nutrition Month in health centers.
• Maintains active licensure and registration status; keeps abreast of current standards of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a licensed Dietitian Nutritionist to provide nutrition care per ADA guidelines, offer individual and group counseling, and review patient records with the care team. The role requires maintaining licensure, CPR within 60 days, and one year of clinical nutrition experience.

The nutritionist will also develop educational materials, train staff, mentor dietary interns, and participate in nutrition education initiatives across centers.