Northwestern Medicine · 2 weeks ago
Clinical Dietitian - Float, Per-Diem, Days (1 Weekend per Month)
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to a patient-first approach. The Clinical Dietitian PNE evaluates nutrition parameters and collaborates with healthcare teams to provide quality nutrition care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through clinical assessment and evidence-based practices.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Demonstrates strong nutrition knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients of various acuities and complexities
Demonstrates skills and knowledge needed to order/prescribe, or recommend nutrition therapies
Utilizes evidence based knowledge and protocols appropriate to patient populations and diagnoses
Serves as a resource for nursing, medical staff and students
Confers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patients
Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff
Trains staff/students in aspects of nutrition and patient care
Actively participates in QAPI
Clinical:
Clinical assessment of patients, including but not limited to medical diagnosis and history, lab values, diet history, medication, and other medical information to determine patient nutritional status, and appropriate plan of care and nutrition interventions
Plan and prescribe appropriate nutrition therapy within scope of expertise and privileging for desired patient outcome
Identify and initiate appropriate nutritional interventions:
Collaborate with healthcare team to align interventions with goals of care
Prescribe appropriate nutritional therapy in accordance with specified privileges:
Therapeutic diet, nutrition related labs, nutritional supplements, enteral support (tube feedings and modulars), parenteral support with common additives, including but not limited to electrolytes, vitamins/minerals, insulin
Interpret/discuss data regarding pharmacotherapy
Select appropriate feeding route and enteral/parenteral formula, including additional modulars
Teaches and counsels patients and families on appropriate nutrition therapy for disease state or prevention and wellness, desired outcomes and behavior objectives
Evaluates effectiveness/outcomes of intervention/therapies and modifies treatment/interventions as needed. Measures may include anthropometrics, changes in medical condition, and tolerance to therapies
Collaborates with home care providers/DMEs for prescribed nutritional support
Attends medical rounds in areas of practice
Documents in the medical record all care provided
Consults with other disciplines as appropriate
Directs patients to appropriate follow up care when needed
Identifies and documents billable nutrition diagnosis with proper documentation
Provides nutrition services to outpatient areas where applicable
Confirms diagnosis for Medical Nutrition Therapy
Documents as required to maximize reimbursement using EPIC in outpatient areas
Enters appropriate billing codes for patient visit
Develops and presents community education programs and works with marketing and media as assigned
Professional:
Demonstrates the following professional attributes:
Integrates research/evidence based knowledge into clinical expertise and decision making
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation
Advocates for patients, families, coworkers, community and nutrition professionals
Leadership/Organization:
Serves as a patient advocate and role model for Patients First
Participates in department and/or organization committees/task forces
Identifies areas for quality monitoring and process improvement, and actively participates in project
Education:
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and families
Precepts dietetic interns/graduate students and other staff
Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty
Research
Actively participates in research opportunities
Assists in Nutrition Day research
Participates in department/organization QAPI
Qualification
Required
Bachelor 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
Current license as a Registered Dietitian with the State of Illinois
Meets all organizational and department competencies for position and privileges
Preferred
Master's degree in Nutrition or related field
> 1 year of clinical practice
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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