Home Infusion Dietitian

American Addiction Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks a registered dietitian to develop and implement nutrition plans for patients in Home Infusion. You will review physician orders, assess nutrition needs, document plans, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient education, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration with dietetic graduate students and interns. Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and RD licensure are required; Monday–Friday schedule applies, with full-time hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or equivalent knowledge.
• Intermediate computer skills and documentation experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a nutrition plan based on assessments and interdisciplinary care.
• Review physician orders and coordinate with physicians regarding nutrition care.
• Document assessment results, nutrition therapy, and discharge planning.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff; support learning for interns.

Skills

Excellent communication and intraperso

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Department

39112 Milwaukee South - Home Infusion

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Pay Range

$28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a plan of care for patients based on an assessment of nutritional needs which correlates with the interdisciplinary health care plans. Uses physical, clinical, and laboratory data to complete assessment, which includes calculations of nutrition requirements and nutrient content of enteral and parental feedings, and making sound recommendations for optimal nutrition.
• Reviews physician’s diet orders, determines if the order is in accordance with clinical data (laboratory, medication, and disease), and communicates with the physicians concerning the patient’s nutritional care when appropriate.
• Documents results of nutritional assessment, medical nutrition therapy recommended and initiated, plan of care, results of diet consultation, recommendations for discharge planning and nutrition orders in the patient’s medical record.
• Provides nutrition education through individual and group teaching to patients, staff and the community. Counsels patients and families in proper nutrition including food selection, preparation and meal planning based on the individual’s life style and medical needs.
• Maintains accurate recordkeeping of daily clinical activities, including information for scheduling and billing.
• Provides day-to-day training; reviews, approves, and co-signs on the work of the Graduate Dietitians. Assists in the education of dietetic interns/students. Plans learning experiences, teaches, and evaluates performance.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Dietitian certification issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Dietitian (RD) registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Dietetics.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Completion of a CADE accredited internship or coordinated dietetic program.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during the work shift.
• Will occasionally be required to lift 25 pounds.
• Must have functional vision, hearing, speech and touch.
• May need to travel between work sites; therefore, may have exposure to weather-related hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.