Dietitian - Patient Nutrition & Education

Hugh Chatham Health; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nutritionist to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy aligned with physician orders. You will document care, monitor nutrition status, and coordinate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes education for inpatients and outpatients, with a focus on diet therapy, patient counseling, and collaboration across departments.

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 for patients per physician orders and quality standards.
• Document in medical records to support coding and reimbursement.
• Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy in collaboration with the health care team.
• Monitor patient nutrition status and progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
• Educate patients and families on prescribed diets and nutrition plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient education materials

Education

Bachelor/Advanced degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nutritionist to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy aligned with physician orders. You will document care, monitor nutrition status, and coordinate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes education for inpatients and outpatients, with a focus on diet therapy, patient counseling, and collaboration across departments.