Clinical Dietitian (CDR)

• Responsible for nutritional assessment completions 100% per policy
• Meets charting guidelines 100% of the time determined by chart audits
• Provides quality medical nutrition therapy as appropriate on patient care units including necessary follows and in accordance with facility policy
• Performs nutrition focus physical exams as medically appropriate for the diagnosis of malnutrition.
• Participates in the review of the Patient Satisfaction Data and contributes to the development of the action plan and implementation of the plan

• Works with other Nutritional Services Team members to provide nutrition therapy in a timely manner. Must participate in a required rotation for weekend and holiday coverage
• Writes and manages TPN and PN including, labs orders and review with pharmacological recommendation and follow up as necessary
• Writes and manages enteral nutrition as necessary with follow ups as needed
• Participates and presents in rounds, education seminars, Journal Club, team meetings, etc. to gain knowledge in Nutrition Support and medical nutrition therapy as evidenced in personal portfolio
• Is able to accurately document assessment and MNT in the patient EMR and menu management program.

• Maintains knowledge of regulations
• Analyzes performance compared to regulations and offers ways to better, efficiently comply to provide optimum nutrition care
• Fulfills CDR and IDPR education requirements and maintains report portfolio with education receipts for IDPH or CDR audit

• Develops and utilizes a variety of processes to determine patient education needs, ie consults, assessments, ` orders, communication with other staff, care paths, etc.
• Works cooperatively with Dining Hosts in determining and providing patients' education needs
• Assists with in-services for Dining Hosts regarding diets
• Provides nutrition education to patients, family members, staff, and community groups
• Participates in the training of the Dietetic Students and Dietetic Interns. Plans their curriculum, gives pertinent assignments, corrects and reviews assignments with interns
• Participates in intern Case Study Presentations, taking turn in being a preceptor
• Assists in doing intern's midterm and final review

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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