Overview

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education of MMCI patients through an integrated approach to nutrition care.
Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Education Level

Field of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Dietetics

Or

Bachelor's Degree

Related Field

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)

Experience Requirement

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Healthcare

1+ years

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Required English Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic oral skills

Communication Skills

Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker

Interaction with a wide variety of people

Maintain confidential information

Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information

Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor

Computer Skills

Intermediate computer knowledge: Ability to troubleshoot minor problems within a Windows OS, operates within a network environment, uses spreadsheet, database, word processing, and internet applications proficiently. Learns new applications without difficulty and is able to aid others in immediate work area with computer questions.

Responsibilities

PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO POLICIES & PROCEDURES

• 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

ACTIVELY PROVIDES NUTRITION SUPPORT THROUGH ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF A NUTRITION CARE PLAN, IMPLEMENTATION OF NUTRITION CARE PLAN, AND MONITORING OF NUTRITION THERAPY

• 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.

PROVIDES NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO REGULATORY BODIES SUCH AS JCAHO, IDPH, CARF, ETC. AND CURRENT TRENDS AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED ANNUALLY

• 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

PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, STAFF GROUPS, MEDIA, DIETETIC STUDENTS AND INTERNS etc.

• 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

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: human.resources@carle.com.

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.