Outpatient Dietitian Nutritionist - Clinical Nutrition

Outpatient Dietitian Nutritionist - Clinical Nutrition

Hiring Department: Clinical Nutrition

Hiring Unit:  University of Illinois Hospital & Heath Sciences System (UI Health)

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023228

Posting Close Date: 2/19/2024

Position Number: CE9911

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health SciencesSystem (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to thepeople of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago(UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bedtertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Centerfacilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes theseven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; theCollege of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College ofSocial Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regionalcampuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Healthis dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position.  Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.  In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.  In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.  Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is seeking an Outpatient Dietitian Nutritionist to join our Clinical Nutrition team.  The outpatient registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) performs clinical assessment of each patient; designs nutrition care plan and intervention; develops meal plans for patients; establishes nutritional goals; counsels patients/families. This RD monitors and evaluates progress, and makes adjustments as indicated. This RD will work closely with a partner dietitian in the clinic setting. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Counseling and educational training for individual and group setting
• Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with special needs, such as seniors, families, low-income patients, clinical conditions, and associated co-morbidities.
• Designs nutrition care plan and intervention
• Develops meal plans for patients
• Establishes nutritional goals; counsels patients/families
• Monitors and evaluates progress and makes adjustments as indicated
• Assess patients' nutritional status and develop/implement appropriate nutrition care plan, nutrition interventions; document findings and recommendations
• Reassess patient for changes in nutritional needs, document nutritional plan of care and monitor progress.
• Educate parent/caregiver to all aspects of MNT including but not exclusive of diet therapy.
• Collaborate with patient care team to ensure optimal patient care
• Train new staff and dietetic interns; accept responsibility for coaching, teaching, and mentoring to help meet clinical competency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Weight management experience
• Ability to work independently, as well as with other health care professionals. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Excellent customer service skills. 
• Knowledge of multicultural menu planning, recipes and nutrient composition of foods.
• Strong written, verbal, and communication skills; Spanish speaking a bonus

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details ofyour duties & responsibilities for each position held.  Fully completethe education, licensure, certification and language sections. Youmay upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts anddiplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. 

Illinois residency is required within 180 days of start date. 

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