Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver exceptional nutritional care to patients. This role involves assessing malnutrition risks, providing diet therapy, and collaborating with a dedicated medical team. You'll have the opportunity to educate patients and families about nutrition while participating in quality improvement initiatives. With a focus on professional growth, this position offers a supportive environment to develop your skills and advance your career in a community-centered healthcare setting. Join a team committed to making a difference in patient care and community health.

Benefits

Career Pathways for Growth

Medical, Dental, and Vision Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is essential.
• Current Illinois license as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides nutritional care to patients, including assessments and counseling.
• Participates in interdisciplinary committees and nutrition department projects.

Skills

Effective Communication

Computer Skills

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Illinois State license as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

Registered Dietitian status or RD-eligible

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Position: Clinical Dietitian

• Hourly Pay Range: $28.47 - $42.71. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Required Travel: No

What you will need:

• Bachelor of Science degree
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary medical team
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Current Illinois State license as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or, RD-eligible status with clear path towards completion of registration

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Registered Dietitian I plans, directs, and provides nutritional care to patients. Screens and assesses all assigned patients for malnutrition, including patients on nutrition support. Provides diet therapy and nutritional counseling, educates and counsels patients, families, and/or significant others. Participates in interdisciplinary committees and nutrition department projects.

Clinical Registered Dietitian I is a task-based position, without higher level responsibilities in the department. A significant portion of the role is spent with low-medium acuity patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a service orientation and commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the organization.

• Oversees the delivery of nutrition care to assigned patients.
• Identifies patients that are at malnutrition risk; performs nutrition assessments based on pertinent medical, laboratory and patient interview data, provides diet therapy and counseling, performs Nutrition Focused Physical Examination, participates in Enteral Nutrition Support Team for dobhoff tube placement and Metabolic Monitoring Team.
• Electronically documents all aspects of nutrition care.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates enteral nutrition prescriptions specific to individual patient nutrition and metabolic requirements; works with Parenteral Nutrition Support Team to coordinate care for assigned patients requiring parenteral nutrition.
• Makes recommendations regarding optimal delivery of nutrition care.
• Complies with physician's diet orders. Calculates therapeutic diets whenever necessary to meet nutritional needs of patients on modified diets.
• Serves as liaison between nursing and Patient Food Services.
• Instructs patients or patient's family on modified diets.
• Attends special meetings and rounds as assigned.
• Assists with quality improvement audits and projects.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff and precepts Dietetic Interns.
• Participates in continuing education programs and assists with in-service training programs.
• Identifies potential food drug interactions according to system policy and provides education based on identified need.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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