Dietitian - McHenry, Part-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•McHenry, IL

About The Position

The Dietitian reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role collaborates with the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy, identifies patients at high nutrition risk using hospital criteria, and assesses patients’ nutrition needs and nutrient requirements based on age and disease-specific needs. The position is part-time and works days in McHenry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution, with a major in food and nutrition or dietetics.
Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Licensed Dietitian in the State of Illinois.
Maintain dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure, and continuing education requirements.
Good instructional and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospital clinical dietetics.
Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams.
Previous active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a nutrition plan of care for assigned patients.
Foster continuity of care across the continuum of care.
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
Provide nutrition education to patients and family members about food selections and eating behaviors that support patient goals.
Manage delivery of nutrition care services according to the assigned site of care.
Participate in performance improvement.
Mentor Diet Clerks and other support personnel.
Assess, evaluate, and maintain professional development and competency related to the position’s stated competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.