Dietitian Jobs in Chicago, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program.
• Registration and licensing required.
• 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 organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, 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

• Directs dietary care of patients and residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient nutrition needs and satisfaction levels are met.
• Educates medical staff and counsel patients/residents and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Compiling information and tracking client progress towards their health goals.
• Entering patient information into database.
• Attend patient rounding.
• Maintains facility standards, policies and procedures for nutrition assessments and care planning of patients and residents. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Keeping informed about the latest discoveries in nutrition.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Accountable for execution of service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery.
• Keeping informed about the latest discoveries in 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