Dietitian - Inpatient Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking a Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy in collaboration with the health care team. You will identify patients at nutrition risk, assess needs by age and disease, and develop care plans to meet goals.

The role emphasizes continuity of care, patient education, and ongoing professional development within a comprehensive hospital system in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensed Dietitian in Illinois; maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Good instructional and communication skills; hospital clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for all assigned patients.
• Fosters continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Evaluates and monitors the outcomes of medical nutrition therapy.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and families.
• Manages delivery of nutrition care and participates in performance improvement.
• Mentors Diet Clerks and support staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Teaching

Education

Bachelor or higher in nutrition

RD credentialed

IL Dietitian license

Job description

The salary range for this position is $30.89 - $43.25 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The 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.

The Dietitian Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy. Identifies patients at high nutrition risk based on criteria outlined by the Hospital. Assesses nutrition needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for all assigned patients.
• Fosters continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals.
• Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned. Participates in performance improvement.
• Mentors Diet Clerks and other support personnel.
• Actively assesses, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency related to the competencies outlined in the position description.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from accredited institution with major in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian as credentialled by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Licensed Dietitian within the State of Illinois
• Maintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Good instructional and communication skills
• Experience in hospital clinical dietetics preferred

Preferred

• Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams
• Previous active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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 our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.