Dietitian Jobs in Chicago, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate from a 4-year accredited college with a degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or equivalent.
• Successful completion of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to respond to the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Ability to develop patient educational materials.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed by the State of Illinois.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• RD eligible considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care for patients in accordance with physicians' orders and standards of quality nutritional care, meeting age, psychosocial, and physical needs.
• Review medical records for pertinent data, develop and implement medical nutrition therapy, and communicate with the health care team.
• Monitor nutrition care, identify changes in patient nutritional status, and track progress.
• Document nutrition interventions accurately and timely according to department standards and regulatory requirements.
• Attend meetings, rounds, and care conferences to coordinate and collaborate on nutrition goals.
• Order diets, supplements, nutrition support, vitamins/minerals, and labs as indicated within the scope of the MNT protocol.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Assessments on moderate and high nutrition risk patients.
• Work with high-risk populations to prevent malnutrition and reduce readmissions.
• Provide nutrition education on prescribed diets to inpatients, outpatients, family members, and the public through individual counseling, classes, and community education.
• Evaluate and take appropriate action regarding nutrition consultations.
• Provide nutrition education tailored to patient needs, readiness to learn, learning needs, and barriers to learning.
• Document nutrition education accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with patients/families, managers, supervisors, coordinators, peers, staff, and other health care professionals.
• Mentor students, interns, and residents as assigned.
• Serve as an educational preceptor to dietetic interns and nutrition students.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines and established patient privacy rights.
• Communicate according to Advocate's Mission, Values, and Philosophy guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other pertinent committees.
• Serve as a liaison to physicians, house staff, nursing services, and food and nutrition services regarding clinical nutrition best practices.
• Support department efforts to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and procedures, as well as DNV and local health department regulations.
• Participate in the department's competency assessment program.
• Participate in the department's PI program by accepting and completing assignments and working to evaluate processes.
• Develop and revise nutrition education materials and departmental policies and procedures as requested.
• Participate in the patient meal QA program and may provide operational support to the FNS department.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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 and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program