Clinical Dietician
Location: , Illinois
Description: Alexian Brothers Health System is hiring Clinical Dietician right now, this career will be ordered in Illinois. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Clinical Dietitian serves all patients who have been referred for a nutritional assessment/consultation. The Clinical Dietitian reports to the Nutrition Department Manager. The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for collecting pertinent information, development of appropriate care plans, monitoring the status of patients, counseling patient and family on special nutritional requirements, consulting with other health personnel (physician, nurse, pharmacist, case manger, therapist, etc.) as appropriate.
The Clinical Dietitian, as a member of the clinical staff, participates in matters relating to quality assurance, productivity, diet manual(s) coordination, revision of patient education materials and standards of care, participation on hospital committees, employee/staff training and scheduling, and community presentations. Employee is responsible for personal development. The Clinical Dietitian assists in supporting the highest possible patient satisfaction levels, program effectiveness and achievement of goals.
MINIMAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: (necessary to adequately perform the Job Functions)
Registered and Licensed Dietitian (preferred, License Eligible required).
Member of the American Dietetic Association.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Personal and professional integrity.
Ability to work effectively under some pressures and meet established goals and objectives.
Flexible in work schedule to include evenings and weekends in order to meet program/customer needs.
Is able to adequately perform the Essential Functions of this Job; as well as being capable of meeting its Functional and Environmental Requirements. (NOTE: The Hospital will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled individuals in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and any subsequent amendments to this Act.)
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Financial:
Adheres to cost containment efforts of the hospital with regard to education materials, supplements and budgeted hours.
Addresses budgeting issues as they occur.
Human Resources Management:
Responsible for specific employee/associate/staff training classes.
Assists in hiring and orientation of new dietitians and dietetic technicians.
Assists with revisions of job descriptions and performance evaluations, and participates in annual peer reviews.
Responsible for training/education of dietetic interns as assigned.
Patient Care:
Conducts nutritional screening, assessment, planning and evaluation according to Standards of Care with appropriate medical chart documentation.
Counsels patients and families on nutritional modifications.
Uses a variety of education techniques to instruct all levels of learning.
Leads Nutrition education groups and workshops in inpatient and outpatient programs.
Covers for fellow Clinical Dietitians and/or the Nutrition Department Manager during vacations/illness. Compiles, develops and revises educational materials for all populations.
Assists in maintenance of current nutrient analysis of products/foods served to patients.
Assists in the implementation of activities/prog Shift: varied Hours: 0.0 / Registry
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This career will be opened on: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:09:56 GMT