Overview
Join a team of dedicated professionals specializing in women's health within the Maternal-Fetal Medicine department. The primary responsibilities include providing nutritional counseling and management for high-risk pregnant patients, including those with pregestational and gestational diabetes. The role also involves offering nutrition guidance to women across the continuum.
The registered dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to ambulatory patients individually or in a group setting. The registered dietitian provides a nutrition assessment, determines and implements a nutrition care plan and intervention. Develops and implements nutrition education programs for the general public, community organizations and for medical and clinic staff.
This position qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus
Qualifications
Education Level
Field of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Licensure/Certification Requirements
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Possesses planning, leadership and organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to accept and institute change. Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with others.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals. Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families
Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals
Department Specific Job Function
Completes clinical and educational assessment on all patients.
Develops individualized teaching plans for self-management (Diet, Medication, Self-care)
Implements evidence based clinical practice guidelines for all area of nutrition education
Provides education to all patients utilizing insulin pump.
Collaborates will all members of the health care team
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: .
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $26.1per hour - $43.59per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
