Clinical Dietitian (Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant)

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Clinical Dietitian specializing in Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplant. This entry-level position involves providing nutritional services, developing care plans, and educating patients. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition and relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical nutrition experience.
• Illinois licensed dietitian and ADA registration.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team for nutritional services.
• Develop nutrition care plans according to ADA guidelines.
• Offer dietary counseling to individuals and groups.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Nutrition care planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition

Job description

Clinical Dietitian (Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant)

Join us as a Clinical Dietitian (Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant) at Advocate Health.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team to provide nutritional services.
• Develop nutrition care plans according to ADA guidelines and provider recommendations.
• Offer individual and group dietary counseling.
• Review medical records and discuss nutritional care with medical staff.
• Document counseling and patient understanding in SOAP format.
• Maintain communication with patients and families.
• Order labs based on protocols and serve as a nutritional resource.
• Create educational materials and displays.
• Provide in-service training and guide dietary interns.
• Participate in committees and promote nutrition awareness.
• Stay updated on standards of care and maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition.
• One year of clinical nutrition experience.
• Illinois licensed dietitian and ADA registration.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Physical & Work Conditions

Frequent travel, varying shifts, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, patient handling equipment use required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider