Dietitian Pediatric Outpatient Part time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of employee benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility for certain internal candidates

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian in Winfield, IL. This benefitted position averages 20 hours per week and focuses on patients at high nutrition risk. You will work collaboratively with the Pediatric Gastroenterology teams to develop nutrition plans and provide education to patients and families.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in dietetics, be a registered Dietitian, and maintain licensure in Illinois. A range of benefits is provided to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Maintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure, and continuing education.
• Experience in hospital clinical dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for all assigned patients.
• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of medical nutrition therapy intervention.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and family members for achieving goals.

Skills

Good instructional and communication skills

Experience in hospital clinical dietetics

Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics

Registered Dietitian credential

Licensed Dietitian within the State of Illinois

Job description

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.

Position Summary

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.

Benefitted position and average of 20 hours per week.

Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian role working collaboratively with the Pediatric Gastroenterology teams.

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 patient 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.

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.

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

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.