Advanced Clinical Dietitian-Executive Health Casual Days

Northwestern University • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Advanced Clinical 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 Advanced Clinical Dietitian, in collaboration with the physician, provides nutritional counseling in order to restore or maintain an optimal nutrition status for the patient. This position communicates and collaborates effectively with the health care team to exchange and disseminate information regarding care of the patient and program development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in nutrition or related field.
• Licensed Dietician Nutritionist (IL)
• Current certification in an area of advanced practice dietetics
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification
• Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience providing nutrition therapy services.
• Experience with individual and/or group counseling and education.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in exercise physiology, nutrition, counseling or related fields.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physician to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling.
• Evaluates patient and nutrition parameters, identifies goals/outcomes, completes risk assessment.
• Selects appropriate dietary, behavioral, and physical interventions.
• Provides nutrition/lifestyle education and counseling for individuals and groups.
• Discusses/interprets appropriate use of pharmacotherapy, makes recommendations as appropriate (supplements, commercial products).
• Develops, presents, and modifies educational materials.
• Evaluates effects of nutrition counseling, observes and notes patient's response and progress, recommends adjustments and modifications.
• Consults with other programs/staff to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to health care team.
• Participates in in-service training for staff, students, and physicians.
• Educates target groups about the role of nutrition in disease management and lifestyle medicine.
• Collects and documents research data to support quality management outcomes.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree