Clinical Dietitian PRN

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian covers inpatient or outpatient positions as needed for PTO and FMLA coverage. The role assesses the nutrition status and needs of assigned patients and implements all components of the nutrition care process in accordance with food and nutrition department policies and local regulatory standards, including IDPH, TJC, and CMS. The dietitian monitors and evaluates nutrition interventions and adjusts care plans as needed. The position provides evidence-based, age-specific nutrition care that accounts for patients’ and families’ cultural needs. The dietitian performs nutrition-focused physical exams, documents care, and works with an interdisciplinary team to support patients’ health goals. The role also educates patients, caregivers, students, and healthcare colleagues about therapeutic diets and nutrition support. When assigned, the dietitian supports and supervises the daily infant formula preparation routine, including identifying and calculating individualized recipes to meet infants’ nutritional needs. The position participates in department activities to enhance patient satisfaction, keeps current with nutrition research and incorporates it into practice, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Family & Consumer Science, with ACEND requirements completed.
Less than one year of previous job-related experience required.
Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure as a Dietitian with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation; registration and licensure must be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assess the nutrition status and needs of assigned patients and implement the nutrition care process according to department policies and applicable regulatory standards.
Assess, interpret, plan, monitor, and document patients’ nutritional status and needs using evidence-based standards of care, policies, and practice guidelines.
Perform nutrition-focused physical exams.
Provide age-specific nutrition care and meet the cultural needs of patients and their families.
Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop plans of care that support patients’ health goals.
Educate patients, caregivers, students, and healthcare colleagues about therapeutic diets and nutrition support.
When assigned, support and supervise daily infant formula preparation, including identifying and calculating individualized recipes to meet infants’ nutritional needs.
Monitor and evaluate nutrition interventions and adjust plans as needed.
Participate in department activities to enhance patient satisfaction.
Keep current on nutrition research and incorporate it into daily practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.