Clinical Dietician II Outpatient Certified Diabetes Educator

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

104d • $53,144 - $82,368

About The Position

This position's primary role is to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) to adults in the outpatient setting. Provides 1:1 and class education. Assesses nutrition status of assigned patients and implements all components of the nutrition care process, according to food and nutrition department policies and local regulatory standards (IDPH, TJC, CMS, etc.). Monitors and evaluates nutrition interventions, makes appropriate adjustments to plans, as needed, and reports results of quality outcomes in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Has specialty practice experience and working knowledge in diabetes management. This position is a part of the Clinical Career Ladder Program. Assess, interpret, plan, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using evidence-based standards of care, policies and practice guidelines. Perform a nutrition-focused physical exam on patients. Identify and provide age-specific nutrition care to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families. Work within an inter-disciplinary team to provide a plan of care to achieve the patient's medical goals. This position also manages and coordinates medical nutrition therapy of complex, high acuity patients within the dietitian's area of specialty practice. Educate patients, caregivers, students and other health care colleagues on the effect of therapeutic diets and nutrition support to maintain/improve nutritional status. Demonstrate leadership skills by presenting on nutrition topics related to their expertise. Example of settings include journal club, in-service, Grand Rounds, THS-FANS program. This may also include participating on a hospital committee or THS -FANS sub-committee. Participate in department activities to enhance patient satisfaction. Keep current on nutrition research and incorporate into daily practice. Other clinical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Family & Consumer Science with ACEND requirements completed.
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed as a Dietitian Nutritionist with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Family & Consumer Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) to adults in the outpatient setting.
• Assess nutrition status of assigned patients and implement all components of the nutrition care process.
• Monitor and evaluate nutrition interventions, making appropriate adjustments to plans as needed.
• Report results of quality outcomes in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Perform a nutrition-focused physical exam on patients.
• Identify and provide age-specific nutrition care to meet the cultural needs of patients and their families.
• Work within an inter-disciplinary team to provide a plan of care to achieve the patient's medical goals.
• Manage and coordinate medical nutrition therapy of complex, high acuity patients.
• Educate patients, caregivers, students, and other health care colleagues on therapeutic diets and nutrition support.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by presenting on nutrition topics.
• Participate in department activities to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Keep current on nutrition research and incorporate it into daily practice.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $53,144.00 - $82,368 Annually.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees