Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian — Full-Time MNT

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian for a full-time day shift to provide individual medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with the Pediatric Gastroenterology teams.

You will assess nutrition needs by age and disease, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in care across the continuum while maintaining licensure and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian in Illinois.

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 outcomes of medical nutrition therapy.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and families.
• Manages delivery of nutrition care services per site of care.
• Mentors Diet Clerks and support personnel.
• Maintains professional development and competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian for a full-time day shift to provide individual medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with the Pediatric Gastroenterology teams.

You will assess nutrition needs by age and disease, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in care across the continuum while maintaining licensure and continuing education requirements.