Dietetic Technician - Nutrition, Casual, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Woodstock, IL

About The Position

The Dietetic Technician 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. Responsible for the support of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) duties as needed for the provision of medical nutrition therapy. The Dietetic Technician works on the disease prevention aspects of nutrition by screening patients, gathering patient data, and assisting the RDN in providing medical nutrition therapy to clients.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nutrition
Successful completion of Certified Dietary Manager Exam through ANFP (Association of Nutrition & Professional Food Service Professionals)
Two years experience in food service management.
Microsoft Word, Computrition, Hospitality Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition
Completion of college level dietetic technician program approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietectics

Responsibilities

Responsible for assessment and assistance in the nutrition care of patients in accordance with Nutrition Care Process, as established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Assists in the provision of timely, accurate nutrition intervention to promote optimum patient care.
Follows established policies and guidelines of the NFS Department
Provides nutrition screening to prioritize and identify patient malnutrition and overall nutrition risk
Accurately calculates nutrition needs of patients with the exception of complex diseases states including but not limited to renal disease, enteral and total parenteral nutrition.
Conducts patient interviews to identify patient diet preferences and needs, and educational needs.
Develop appropriate nutrition plans in cooperation with the RDN and in compliance with physician orders.
Orders and manages oral supplementation for patients as warranted under the direction of the Clinical Dietitians.
Provides appropriate documentation regarding patient care.
Documents a clear and concise problem, etiology, and signs and symptoms (PES) statements.
Records all relevant information and considerations in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) according to department standards.
Responsible for the nutritional education of patients and their support members as appropriate.
Instructs patients and/or support members on dietary needs.
Informs on rationale of diet and explains the appropriate diet taking into consideration patient culture, religious practices, emotional barriers, physical and cognitive limitations, language barriers, economic barriers, and age specific criteria.
Chooses appropriate nutrition education materials.
Refers to Diabetes and Nutrition for further comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy and Diabetes Education.
Performs Hospitality Supervisory duties as indicated by department need.
Supervises patient meal service.
Ensures accuracy of patient meal assembly and delivery.
Provides work direction for NFS employees.
Works with IS department to resolve computer issues.
Responsible for staff schedule and adjustments.
Completes duties of the Hospitality Agent and NFS Aide as assigned.
Other Duties as assigned.