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Clinical Dietitian- Nutrition and Food Services Full-time Day Shift

Location Palos Heights, Illinois Business Unit Palos Hospital Job REQID 157093 Job Function Nutrition Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Full-Time Apply Now

Benefits

  • $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
  • $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
  • $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
  • $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
  • Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

  • Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
  • Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

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

The Dietitian Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy. Identifies patients at high nutrition risk based on criteria outlined by the Hospital. Assesses nutrition needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs of patients.

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 the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention.
  • Provides nutrition education to patients and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals.
  • Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned. Participates in performance improvement.
  • Mentors Diet Clerks and other support personnel.
  • Actively assesses, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency related to the competencies outlined in the position description.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s 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
  • Experience in hospital clinical dietetics preferred 

Preferred:

  • Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams
  • Previous active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees

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.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

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