Clinical Dietitian - Patient Nutrition & Education Leader

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Dietitian Nutritionist to provide nutrition care per physician orders and standards. The role includes MTN therapy, team collaboration, patient education, and documentation in accordance with department policies.

You will monitor patients' nutrition status, participate in rounds, and support high-risk populations to prevent malnutrition. Illinois licensure or RD eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to respond to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Ability to develop patient educational materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care per physician orders and standards of care.
• Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy and communicate with the health care team.
• Monitor nutrition care and patient status; document changes.
• Attend rounds and care conferences to coordinate nutrition goals.
• Order diets, supplements, and labs within MNT protocol as indicated.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Assessments for high-risk patients.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and diet therapy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Educational materials

Patient-focused care

Education

Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Dietitian Nutritionist to provide nutrition care per physician orders and standards. The role includes MTN therapy, team collaboration, patient education, and documentation in accordance with department policies.

You will monitor patients' nutrition status, participate in rounds, and support high-risk populations to prevent malnutrition. Illinois licensure or RD eligibility is required.