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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Dietitian - Inpatient Full-time Days
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$69,576 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job DescriptionThe Dietitian reflects 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.
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 assignedQualificationsRequiredBachelor's or advanced degree from accredited institution with major in food and nutrition or dietetics.
Registered Dietitian as credentialled by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsLicensed Dietitian within the State of IllinoisMaintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements.
Good instructional and communication skillsExperience in hospital clinical dietetics preferredPreferredProficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical ExamsPrevious active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committeesAdditional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
Job DescriptionThe Dietitian reflects 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 assignedQualificationsRequiredBachelor's or advanced degree from accredited institution with major in food and nutrition or dietetics.
Registered Dietitian as credentialled by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsLicensed Dietitian within the State of IllinoisMaintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements.
Good instructional and communication skillsExperience in hospital clinical dietetics preferredPreferredProficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical ExamsPrevious active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committeesAdditional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.