Food Service Clinical Dietitian

Position Summary:


The Clinical Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all ages and disease states on assigned nursing units. Provides consulting to Carle Home Care. Represent the Hospital Food Service on the Diabetes Team.

Qualifications:


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Dietitian License Illinois upon hire and Registered Dietitian (CDR) upon hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One (1) year of experience as Dietitian preferred.

Essential Functions:

• Manages nutritional care forpatientson assigned units(nutritional care includes but is not limited to: screening for nutritional status, nutrition care planning, providing MNT, providing nutrition education to patients and families).
• Creatively guides and educates pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients toward a nutritionally balanced diet. Is aware of patient level of comprehension so that it may be followed and understood.
• Assists in planning the patient menu and monitors food quality.
• Effectively and accurately utilizes the NCM and other nutrition related resources.
• Participates in the scheduled test tray program.
• Provides learning experience for dietetic interns as outlined in their program.
• Actively participates with other disciplines in unit interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Assists with in-service training for diet office personnel and staff.
• Consults to Carle Home Care as required by the licensing agencies.
• Assists in the development of patient education materials.
• Provides continual monitoring of patients on assigned nursing units to ensure quality of nutrition care services.