Clinical Dietitian-LOH Eating Disorders-Days

Nevada System of Higher Education•Naperville, IL

5d•$28 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian PD1 position is located at LOH Naperville and operates on a Per Diem basis with a minimum of 32 to 72 hours per 6-week schedule. The role involves developing and implementing care plans based on nutritional needs, providing nutritional management for all age groups, and updating care plans as necessary. The dietitian will counsel patients, families, and groups on prescribed diets, taking primary responsibility for meal planning, nutritional snacks, meal preparation, and cooking within the Eating Disorder Program. This role ensures meal plans are prepared 7 days a week and may involve participating in multi-family meals and co-facilitating nutrition education groups. The dietitian will collaborate with Food Service Management on balanced meal plans for clients with conditions such as Diabetes, Anorexia, Bulimia, and Obesity. Additionally, the position contributes to nutrition-specific educational training for professional staff and colleagues, and participates in activities that promote professional growth in Nutrition, Diabetes, and Eating Disorders.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
Current State of Illinois Dietitian Nutritionist licensure (LDN) within ninety days of start date into position.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential (RDN)
Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

A minimum of six months of Eating Disorder and/or Diabetes experience

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a care plan based on assessment of nutritional needs.
Utilizes relevant data and appropriate methods for estimating nutritional requirements.
Provides effective nutritional management for all age groups.
Updates the plan of care as needed based on changes in the patient’s medical condition.
Counsels patients, families and/or groups on prescribed diets in an individualized manner, utilizing a variety of educational materials.
Assumes primary responsibility in the Eating Disorder Program for patient meal planning, nutritional snacks, meal preparation and cooking.
Insures that meal plans/dietary cards are prepared for patients 7 days a week.
May participate in multi-family meals and co-facilitate nutrition education groups for patients and families.
Works closely with Food Service Management in the design and implementation of balanced meal plans for identified client base that includes Diabetic, Anorexic, Bulimic and Obese.
Contributes to the nutrition-specific educational training of professional staff, colleagues, support staff, students and community when required.
Participates in activities that enhance professional growth and development, keeping abreast in given fields of Nutrition, Diabetes, and Eating Disorders.