Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient

at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Highlights:
Position: Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient
1 Year Grant Funded
Location: Chicago, IL
Full Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm
Required Travel: No

What you will need:
Bachelor of Science degree
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population
Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel), intranet/internet, and web-based portal functionality
Ability to chart and explain patient needs through assessment
Ability to interact positively and effectively with multiple departments
Ability to use good judgement and utilize independent decision-making skills to effectively problem solve and resolve issues
Fluency in Spanish, Urdu, Hindi or Arabic a plus.
EPIC experience preferred
Current Illinois state license as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
Current registration as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Current certification by the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred

Benefits:
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
JOB SUMMARYThis is a temporary position for 1 year, grant funded.
The Outpatient Registered Dietitian plans, directs, and provides nutritional care via the Nutrition and Diabetes Center at Swedish Hospital. Provides individual and/or group medical nutrition therapy and/or diabetic education to patients and families or significant others to improve nutrition status and diabetes management. Conducts outpatient Indirect Calorimetry measurements as needed. Works directly and collaboratively with Nutrition Department, including inpatient, outpatient, and community Registered Dietitians. Communicates clearly with interdisciplinary team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions

Demonstrates a service orientation and commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital, Part of NorthShore, and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the organization.

Plans, directs, and provides nutritional care to patients.
Provides initial and follow-up diabetes education sessions, as appropriate.
Conducts diabetes and/or nutrition education classes when needed.
Conducts Indirect Calorimetry measurements and interprets results.
Electronically documents all aspects of nutrition care.
Assists with inpatient diabetes education and coordination of care.
Tracks patient and program-related intervention and outcomes data.
Communicates recommendations, including planned follow-up, with referring providers.
Participates in conferences and meetings as appropriate; represents the work unit on organizational initiatives.
Attends special meetings and rounds as assigned.
Assists with quality improvement audits and projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as requested by Nutrition Director.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Independently anticipates and always responds appropriately to the age related patients' psychosocial and physical needs. Independently obtains and integrates clinical information in terms of age and developmental needs of patients and responds appropriately.

ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Name, Demographic, Financial, and Clinical
Computer system access is assigned based on director's access level request and on the minimum necessary as described in this job description. Approval for level of access is given by the system administrator or manager of the department that has ownership of system/module. See Computer System Access Controls Policy.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Interdisciplinary medical team
Patients and families
Ancillary department employees
Administrative staff and other employees

ENVIRONMENT
Sits at desk 50-75% of day; On feet and walking 25-50%
Exposed to patients on respiratory isolation
Potential for exposure to chemicals, airborne diseases, blood and bodily fluids.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be as an all inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.