at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:May 21, 2024, 9:03:55 PMClosing Date:Jun 5, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73Posting Salary:$31.94-$38.47
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
SEIU 73
Job Title Department
Dietician III ACHN/Cancer Center
Job Summary
The Dietitian III interviews, nutritionally assesses, and counsels patients regarding Medical Nutrition Therapy in one or more assigned units including, by not limited to, diabetes education, weight management, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, malnutrition/weight gain, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, and other conditions where nutritional status can impact health outcomes. Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences, health team rounds, and consultations with medical staff. Develops and implements nutritional care plan. Documents nutritional care given in the medical record. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness and outcome of nutrition care processes. Conducts nutrition education classes. Participate in quality assurance program.
Typical Duties
*Reviews medical referrals for patients requiring nutritional assessment and diet recommendations
*Reviews patient's current medical status and diet history through medical chart review, interdisciplinary team conferences, health team records, and consultation with other staff
*Conducts nutrition assessments, develops, and implements nutritional care plans which appropriately meet age, psychosocial, and physical needs of the patients to ensure that the nutritional requirements are being met, and are in compliance with accrediting agencies and Quality Assurance Standards
*Counsels patients and families on therapeutic diet or normal nutrition
*Records and maintains appropriateness of nutritional assessments and care provided; documents in medical record
*Prepares and submits reports, as required
*Reassess nutrition status/needs for assigned patients and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition therapy for specific age groups and disease state
*Conducts nutrition education classes for patients, staff, affiliated students, and serves as a resource person to other health care members
*Compiles and develops educational materials
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university with a major in Food and Nutrition, Institutional Food Service Management or related discipline (MUST PROVIDE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW"
Licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as a Dietitian (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW")
Preferred Qualifications
Specialty certifications in Nutrition Support and/or Pediatrics
Experience working in an outpatient clinic setting
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 functions
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