Clinical Dietician PD1 - Food Services - Days

Clinical Dietitian

Hourly Pay Range: $28.47 - $42.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Clinical Dietitian
• Location: Elmhurst Hospital - Elmhurst, IL
• Per Diem | Hours are determined by department needs
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, with rotating Sunday coverage

A Brief Overview

• The Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with patient's medical program goals and objectives.
• The Clinical Dietitian's primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutritional services and medical nutrition therapy to support strategic wellness objectives and guidance for all patients.

What You Will Do

• Designs and develops consumer nutrition, health and wellness education programs and/or services targeting current user groups and data collection of risk indicators. This includes: Identifies and develops evaluation criteria for assessing effectiveness of these programs.
• Performs nutritional, health and wellness screening and assessment.
• Manages ongoing nutritional care plans based upon the developmental needs of each patient-member.
• Prepares and completes patient-member records and documentation support according to licensure guidelines.
• Contributes to the nutrition-specific education/in-service training of patients, professional staff, colleagues, support staff and students when required.
• Provides appropriate documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including nutritional assessment, diagnosis plan, implementation and progress toward needs.
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patient's protected health information. Utilizes patient scheduling and monitors/maintains patient through electronic medical record.

What You Will Need

• Education : Master's Degree in Nutrition, required
• Completion of required nutrition and dietetic coursework through ACEND-Accredited didactic program or coordinated program in dietetics.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice through a dietetic internship, individualized supervised practice pathway or a coordinated program in nutrition and dietetics.
• License : Current State of Illinois Dietitian Nutritionist licensure (LDN) within 90 of start date into position.
• Certification : Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential (RDN).
• Experience : Minimum of one year of clinical dietitian experience, preferred.

Benefits (For Full Time or Part Time Positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities