Dietitian

Insight • Chicago, IL

66d • Onsite

About The Position

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now! General Summary: We are looking for a knowledgeable Dietitian who is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and lead healthier lives. Dietitians will develop trusting partnerships with their patients. They will learn about patient health concerns, goals, dietary restrictions, and preferences and work with them to create a healthier nutrition plan. They may also participate in demonstrations or seminars to inform the public about nutrition and promote healthier eating habits. Successful dietitians are experts on all matters concerning diet and nutrition. They should be analytical, caring, and knowledgeable with good communication, active listening, problem-solving, and computer skills. They should also be passionate public speakers who can get others excited about eating healthy foods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health, or a related field
• state license certification from the American Dietary Association preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in a related field of dietary work
• A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, public speaking, and listening skills
• Willingness to continue training and research to keep current on the latest discoveries and developments in the field
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Compassion and genuine interest in helping others develop better eating habits

Responsibilities

• Speaking to patients to learn about their health goals and dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions.
• Developing nutrition plans for patients
• Work with chef to create menus for patients and cafeteria visitors
• Compiling information and tracking client progress towards their health goals
• Entering patient information patient database
• Keeping informed about the latest discoveries in nutrition
• Speaking to groups to promote healthy eating habits and proper nutrition

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level