Registered Dietitian- Bariatrics

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Employer matching retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Dietitian Nutritionist at the Downers Grove Bariatric Program. The role involves nutrition care planning, counseling, and collaboration with physicians across multiple centers in Illinois.

The successful candidate will maintain licensure, adhere to ADA guidelines, and participate in professional development activities while supporting patient education and community nutrition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition or equivalent required.
• One year clinical nutrition experience required.
• Illinois license as a licensed dietitian required.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire preferred.
• ADA guidelines knowledge and application in nutritional care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and health care team to provide nutritional services.
• Develops nutrition care plans per ADA guidelines or provider recommendations.
• Provides individual and group dietary counseling.
• Reviews medical records and discusses nutrition plan with nursing and medical staff.
• Documents nutrition counseling and patient understanding in SOAP notes.
• Maintains communication with patients and significant others.
• Orders lab tests based on Advocate Health Care protocol.
• Develops educational materials and displays for centers.
• Teaches nutrition classes and participates in committees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

ADA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition

Illinois licensed dietitian

Job description

Department: 02030 AMG Downers Grove Finley Rd - Bariatric Program Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 16 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Tuesday, Thursday 8:30a-5p Flexibility to switch to Monday, Wednesday or Friday dependent on clinic needs Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the physicians and other health care team members to provide nutritional services to Advocate Health Center patients
• 1)Develops nutrition care plan per ADA guidelines and/or recommendation of the provider.
• 2)Provides individual and group dietary counseling.
• 3)Reviews medical record for pertinent data and discuss the nutritional care plan with nursing and medical staff as necessary.
• 4)Documents nutrition counseling provided and assessment of patient's understanding of information provided in the SOAP format.
• 5)Maintains communication with patients and significant others.
• 6)Orders lab based on Advocate Health Care protocol.

Nutritional expert/liaison to centers

• 1)Develops educational materials and displays.
• 2)Provides in-service training to other associates.
• 3)Guides clinical experience of dietary student interns.
• 4)Participates in various committees as assigned.
• 5)Serves as a resource to physicians regarding nutrition.
• 6)Researches, plans, and develops curriculum.
• 7)Teaches nutrition classes.
• 8)Promotes National Nutrition Month in health centers.

Professional Development responsibilities

• 1)Maintains active licensure and registration status.
• 2)Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events and internal and external resources.

Licensure: Dietitian Nutritionist Education/Experience Required: Bachelors Degree in Clinical Nutrition. One year clinical nutrition experience required. Must be able to respond to the age appropriate psychological and physical needs of patients. Understands growth and development needs of the age group with which the associate interacts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accurate with follow through.
• ADA registration.
• Illinois license as a licensed dietitian required.
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Frequent travel to various centers. Ability to work varying shifts to meet center needs. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 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 Commitment to You:

• 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, and Short- 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care