Advanced Dietitian - Bronzeville Outpatient Clinic, Full-Time, Days

Advanced Dietitian - Bronzeville Outpatient Clinic, Full-Time, Days

The Advanced Dietitian reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A licensed, registered Advanced Dietitian can perform the full range of Clinical Dietitian duties. In addition, the Advanced Dietitian practices in a specialized area such as renal disease, transplant, neonatology, critical care or nutrition support, and demonstrates a specialized knowledge to complete quality patient care. The Advanced Dietitian holds advanced certification in a specialized area of nutrition. They can function autonomously in providing nutrition therapy, and collaborate with other health professionals to provide high quality, evidence-based nutrition care through expert clinical reasoning and judgment. The Advanced Dietitian utilizes clinical assessment skills to implement, initiate, or modify orders for diet or nutrition-related actions in collaboration with patients' health care teams. They are responsible for administrative activities, including coverage for level 1 manager, dietetic intern development, and program development.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge of advanced nutrition and application to the complex patient
• Demonstrates skilled order writing and nutrition prescription abilities for the complex patient
• Develops/revises nutrition care protocols for patient populations/diagnoses groups, and acts as a leader for the health care team in the implementation of nutrition therapies
• Serves as a resource for nutrition staff, medical staff, nursing and students
• Confers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patients
• Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise
• Mentors staff/students in aspects of advanced nutrition and patient care
• Champions new departmental initiatives and implements appropriate action plans

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics AND completion of the required nutrition classes to be eligible for and complete a Dietetic Internship as approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field if graduated after 2023 per CDR requirements
• Internship as approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current registration as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics
• Current license as a Registered Dietitian with the State of Illinois
• Current certification in an area of advanced practice dietetics or completion of certification within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience, with 1-2 years in area of specialty
• Experience in teaching/presenting to professionals for continued education or advanced nutrition care skills
• Excellent networking, organizational and team building skill, along with superior interactions with clients/patients and healthcare teams
• Meets all organizational and department competencies for position and privileges

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field if graduated prior to 2024

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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