Dietitian Outpatient Pediatric

About This Role

This Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian role provides individual Medical Nutrition Therapy and involves working collaboratively with the Pediatric Gastroenterology teams. The Dietitian will reflect the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complying with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy
• Identify patients at high nutrition risk based on criteria outlined by the Hospital
• Assess nutrition needs and identify nutrient requirements according to age and disease specific needs of patients
• Develop and implement a nutrition plan of care for all assigned patients
• Foster continuity of care across the continuum of care
• Continuously evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention
• Provide nutrition education to patients and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals
• Manage the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned
• Participate in performance improvement
• Mentor Diet Clerks and other support personnel
• Actively assess, evaluate, and maintain professional development and competency related to the competencies outlined in the position description
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree from accredited institution with major in food and nutrition or dietetics
• Registered Dietitian as credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Licensed Dietitian within the State of Illinois
• Maintain dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure and continuing education requirements
• Good instructional and communication skills

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams
• Previous active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits

Important Details

• Schedule: Full time Days

About the Company

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets them apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. They pride themselves on providing competitive benefits and aim to take care of their employees.