Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - MNT & TPN Expert

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago, IL, is looking for a qualified Clinical Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatient care. This role involves assessing patients, prescribing nutrition support, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in nutrition, dietetic certification, and expertise in addressing diverse dietary needs. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex patient cases are crucial for success. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives through effective nutrition support.

Qualifications

• Dietitian certification issued by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Dietitian (RD) registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Licensure by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IL only)
• Certification by the Department of Safety and Professional Services (WI only)
• Didactic experience in clinical nutrition from an ACEND approved program.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for hospital inpatients.
• Prescribe enteral and parenteral nutrition support orders.
• Lead efforts to identify, treat, and prevent malnutrition.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address patient nutrition needs.
• Document medical nutrition therapy plans in electronic medical records.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, outpatients, and family members.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in clinical nutrition and Nutrition Focused Physical Exams

Ability to respond to the needs of a diverse patient population

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organization, decision-making, time management, and problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or Graduate Degree

Successful completion of ACEND accredited supervised practice program

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago, IL, is looking for a qualified Clinical Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatient care. This role involves assessing patients, prescribing nutrition support, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in nutrition, dietetic certification, and expertise in addressing diverse dietary needs. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex patient cases are crucial for success. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives through effective nutrition support.