Clinical Dietitian-Nutritional Services Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

23h•$31 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This is a casual (as needed) position located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. This role provides PTO coverage and weekend support. The 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 Clinical Dietitian evaluates nutrition parameters and selects appropriate therapies to restore or maintain optimal nutrition status. They utilize clinical assessment skills to order (prescribe)/initiate, implement, or modify orders for diet or nutrition‐related actions in collaboration with patients’ health care teams and in accordance to hospital privileging. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates with the health care team to provide high quality, cost effective nutrition care through advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics AND completion of the required nutrition classes to be eligible for and complete a Dietetic Internship as approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Current registration as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics
Current license as a Registered Dietitian with the State of Illinois
Meets all organizational and department competencies for position and privileges

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field
> 1year of clinical practice

Responsibilities

Demonstrates strong nutrition knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients of various acuities and complexities
Demonstrates skills and knowledge needed to order/prescribe, or recommend nutrition therapies
Utilizes evidence based knowledge and protocols appropriate to patient populations and diagnoses
Confers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patients
Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff
Collaborates with physician to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling
Selects appropriate dietary, behavioral, and physical interventions
Develops, presents, and modifies educational materials
Evaluates effects of nutrition counseling, observes and notes patients response and progress, recommends adjustments and modifications
Provides nutrition/lifestyle education and counseling for individuals and groups
Trains staff/students in aspects of nutrition and patient care
Actively participates in QAPI
May perform other duties as assigned
Clinical assessment of patients, including but not limited to medical diagnosis and history, lab values, diet history, medication, and other medical information to determine patient nutritional status, and appropriate plan of care and nutrition interventions
Plan and prescribe appropriate nutrition therapy within scope of expertise and privileging for desired patient outcome
Identify and initiate appropriate nutritional interventions:
Collaborate with healthcare team to align interventions with goals of care
Prescribe appropriate nutritional therapy in accordance with specified privileges:
Therapeutic diet, nutrition related labs, nutritional supplements, enteral support (tube feedings and modulars), parenteral support with common additives, including but not limited to electrolytes, vitamins/minerals, insulin
Interpret/discuss data regarding pharmacotherapy
Select appropriate feeding route and enteral/parenteral formula, including additional modulars
Teaches and counsels patients and families on appropriate nutrition therapy for disease state or prevention and wellness, desired outcomes and behavior objectives
Evaluates effectiveness/outcomes of intervention/therapies and modifies treatment/interventions as needed. Measures may include anthropometrics, changes in medical condition, and tolerance to therapies
Collaborates with home care providers/DMEs for prescribed nutritional support
Attends medical rounds in areas of practice
Documents in the medical record all care provided
Consults with other disciplines as appropriate
Directs patients to appropriate follow up care when needed
Identifies and documents billable nutrition diagnosis with proper documentation
Provides nutrition services to outpatient areas where applicable
Confirms diagnosis for Medical Nutrition Therapy
Documents as required to maximize reimbursement using EPIC in outpatient areas
Enters appropriate billing codes for patient visit
Develops and presents community education programs and works with marketing and media as assigned.
Integrates research/evidence based knowledge into clinical expertise and decision making
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation
Advocates for patients, families, coworkers, and community and nutrition professionals.
Serves as a patient advocate and role model for Patients First
Participates in department and/or organization committees/task forces
Identifies areas for quality monitoring and process improvement, and actively participates in project.
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and families
Precepts dietetic interns/graduate students and other staff
Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
Actively participates in research opportunities
Assists in Nutrition Day research
Participates in department/organization QAPI