Registered Dietitian - Bilingual

Norwegian American Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health facility in Chicago is looking for a Dietician to support Food & Nutrition Services. This role involves performing nutritional assessments, developing personalized nutrition plans, and providing ongoing education to patients. The ideal candidate is a Registered Dietitian with strong communication skills and experience in clinical settings. Fluency in Spanish is required. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) credential required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Prior clinical or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition and weight management plans.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and ongoing patient education.
• Document clinical notes and patient outcomes accurately.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Individualized nutrition plans

Patient education

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Master’s degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Job description

Humboldt Park Health
1044 N. Francisco
Chicago, IL 60622, USA

The Dietician position assists in the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services. The Dietician will assist in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities; including patient care, non-patient care, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all hospital related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments


• Develop and implement individualized nutrition and weight management plans


• Provide one-on-one nutrition counseling and ongoing patient education


• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed


• Document clinical notes and patient outcomes accurately in the medical record


• Collaborate with surgeons, providers, and clinical staff as part of a multidisciplinary care team


• Support patients before and after surgical procedures with evidence-based nutrition strategies

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) credential


• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (Master’s preferred)


• Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and weight management


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative healthcare team


• Prior clinical or healthcare experience preferred


• Fluent in Spanish (required)

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