Dietitian (HR) Delnor PRN Rotating schedule

Description

The Dietitian role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Dietitian collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy.

This position may help with Cardiac Rehab, Behavioral Health and Living Well Oncology Nutrition classes as needed.

Classes are offered during the day and evening as well.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses nutrition needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs of participants, helping participants to implement meal plans specific to their nutrition needs.
• Develops presentations based on evidence-based nutrition guidelines using a plant-based Mediterranean-style meal plan.
• Fosters continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of healthy eating information.
• Provides nutrition education to participants and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish participant goals.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Actively assesses, evaluates and maintains professional development and competency related to the competencies outlined in the position description.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors or advanced degree from accredited institution with major in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, if registration-eligible, must pass the dietetic registration exam within 6 months of hire.
• Licensed Dietitian within the State of Illinois.
• Maintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Good instructional and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams.
• Previous active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees.
• Experience in hospital clinical dietetics preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.