at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:May 3, 2024, 4:25:28 PMClosing Date:May 18, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:AFSCME 1276Posting Salary:$28.41- $33.56
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
SEIU 73
Job Title Department Shift:
Nutritionist I, Bilingual Cook County Health Mon, Wed, Thur, & Friday 8 am- 4pm
Tuesday 10 am -6 pm Sat - Sun 10am - 6pm ( 2x per month)
Job Summary
The Nutritionist I, Bilingual performs individual nutrition counseling, group education, and nutritional health promotion work in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and other initiative as assigned in areas served by Cook County Health (CCH). Oversees WIC site operations and directs clinic staff as the on-site professional. Provides coverage of clinics throughout service areas as assigned.
Typical Duties
Conducts initial and periodic assessments as the certifying health professional of WIC clients for dietary case management based on established measures of health and nutritional intake.
Provides individual dietary counseling for clients in the WIC program, with special focus on those at risk.
Develops individual care plans for participants based on WIC priority and monitors progress toward outcomes.
Provides referrals to other agency or community health and social services as needed.
Conducts group nutrition education sessions to WIC program participants as per established policies and procedures.
Maintains records of assessment and counseling in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Services Cornerstone requirements and WIC program standards.
Participates in Case Management program through activation of eligible clients, assessment of WIC risk factors, and referral.
Functions as part of the site team and shares responsibility for assuring adherence to all WIC program standards and schedules for enrollment certifications, participation and food instrument distribution.
Assures the security of the WIC cornerstone system and food instruments and reports any suspected misuse or breach in system security or confidentiality.
Assists in the collection of routine and special data and prepares reports as assigned.
Oversees WIC site operations and directs clinic staff as the on-site professional.
Participates in emergency preparedness activities and exercises as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed in the State of Illinois as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF THE INTERVIEW)
Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition science, dietetics, community nutrition, or public health nutrition (MUST PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AT TIME OF THE INTERVIEW)
Must possess a valid driver's license and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF THE INTERVIEW)
Bilingual
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in dietetic practice
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for the American Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietitian
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
* Knowledge of Quality Improvement methods
* Knowledge of diabetes care, diabetes self-management and food and nutrition
* Skilled in applying current American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards in patient
management
* Skilled in delivering information to patients and clinical staff
* Ability to apply learned knowledge of modern principles and practices of Medical Nutrition
Therapy
* Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other members of the Health Care Team for
the enhancement of patient care
* Ability to teach and conduct in-service trainings
* Ability to assess impact of diet on diabetic patients
* Ability to prepare education plans for diabetics
* Ability to plan and develop nutritional education materials for patients
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for
adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited
to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment
requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering
and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide
policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job... For full info follow application link.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
