Clinical Dietitian

CGH Medical Center

36d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. Shift Days w/ Weekends Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 POSITION PURPOSE: Assesses the nutritional status of patients followed by implementation of appropriate care plans. Plans and directs preparation of modified diets as prescribed by the medical staff of patients with therapeutic diet needs. Responsible for patient nutrition care, diet instruction and nutrition presentations as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or Foods and Nutrition required.
Registered Dietitian (regulated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration) required upon hire; Illinois Dietitian License required upon hire.
Must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain throughout employment at CGH.

Responsibilities

Assesses the nutritional status of patients.
Develops and implements appropriate medical nutrition therapy plans utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
Counsels patients/families in appropriate home nutritional management.
Assists physicians with the nutritional management of their patients by recommending appropriate medical nutritional therapy.
Documents pertinent data in the patient medical record.
Provides nutrition education presentations as requested for both community groups and medical center personnel.
Participates on medical center teams and committees as needed.
Participates in the clinical PI critical indicator data collection and analysis.
Participates in the education of outpatients as requested by the department director.
Performs other duties as necessary.