Dietitian

DietitianThe Dietitian is a valuable member of our Nutrition Services team who under the direct supervision of the Assistant Coordinator, Nutrition Services provides medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, community outreach and education, appropriate referral, and follow up for patients and families based on identified high-risk condition and individual needs. Work involves direct patient contact in a clinic setting and is performed in accordance with state and local agency policies and procedures. Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week Hybrid schedule once training period is completed; 3 days work from home, 2 days on-site.Monday (10:00AM - 6:00PM)Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (8:00AM - 4:00PM)Thursday (8:30AM - 4:30PM)1 Saturday per monthEssential FunctionsAssesses and evaluates nutritional needs of patients as referred by providers.Provides medical nutrition therapy including development of an individual care plan and nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing for patients and families based on assessed nutritional risk factors and individual need.Identifies patients at nutritional risk and communicates information with staff and providers.Demonstrates knowledge of sound nutritional practices for normal nutrition, as well as appropriate medical nutrition therapy for individuals with a diagnosed medical condition.Refers patients and families as appropriate to other health and social services agencies.Documents clinical information including nutrition care plans (progress in improving health and documentation of outcomes) in patients' electronic health record according to agency and state standards.Provides consultation services to medical teams as needed to assist with ongoing plans of care for nutrition management of medical conditions.Develops and presents nutrition education/in-service training, media resources and supports groups for patients, clinic staff and the community.Participates in the integration of Nutrition Services with other Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) programs including Prenatal, Pediatrics, Adult Medical Services, Dental, STI/HIV and Behavioral Health.Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to assess and monitor patient care processes and develop plans for improvement as needed.Participates in the orientation and training of new staff and dietetic interns.Assists in developing and reviewing nutrition education materials for health promotion.Participates in mandatory in-services and drills, attends staff trainings and other continuing education appropriate for professional development and job duties.Assists and encourages patients in identifying self-management goals.Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at the LCHD/CHC.Develops and maintains a basic awareness of the Chronic Care Model Processes in order to reduce Health Disparities within our communities.Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual Emergency Preparedness roles.Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well being of the patients and co-workers, directly to supervisor and/or Safety Officer.Performs duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area.Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education RequiredRequires a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition related field.One-year experience in clinical/community nutrition desired.Requires current Illinois licensure as a Licensed Dietitian.Requires current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Ability to work on evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime if necessary.Supplemental InformationAs the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here: offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.BenefitsHere at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employeesPaid Time Off to support work-life balanceIMRF Pension and 457 retirement plansPaid Parental LeaveTuition Reimbursement