Senior Clinical Registered Dietitian

American Addiction Centers

90d • $32 - $48

About The Position

The position is for a full-time clinical nutrition manager at Advocate Christ Medical Center, responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of clinical nutrition and operational quality standards for both inpatient and outpatient nutrition services. The role includes conducting chart audits, partnering with the Nutrition Supervisor on quality improvement projects, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. The manager will also be involved in education, team building, and the development of new initiatives within the clinical nutrition department.

Requirements

• Dietitian certification issued by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Dietitian (RD) registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Licensure by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IL only).
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or a graduate degree depending on CDR registration eligibility.
• Successful completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
• A minimum of 5 or more years of clinical and/or leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization, decision-making, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in leadership activities or role.
• Advanced knowledge in clinical nutrition and Nutrition Focused Physical Exams.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, and manages the development and implementation of clinical nutrition and operational quality standards.
• Collaborates with hospital administration, medical staff, nursing, and other allied health care professionals.
• Serves as the site nutrition expert on all nutrition-related matters.
• Participates in the Advocate Health Midwest Region Clinical Nutrition Committee to design and evaluate new clinical practices.
• Communicates and implements new clinical initiatives.
• Provides leadership for all aspects of clinical nutrition care and education.
• Monitors clinical dietitian documentation for Global Malnutrition Composite Score.
• Develops site-based nutrition Quality Assessment Performance Improvement efforts.
• Ensures compliance with safety initiatives, policies, and regulations.
• Plans and supervises the development of a comprehensive nutrition-focused Continuous Quality Improvement program.
• Assists in hiring and onboarding clinical nutrition staff.
• Evaluates competency of clinical dietitians annually.
• Provides training and feedback to clinical dietitians.
• Oversees Medical Nutrition Therapy care for the hospital inpatient census.
• Coordinates site didactic internship program with approved partners.
• Reviews and revises clinical nutrition policies and standard works.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees