Dietitian Nutritionist-child - Chicago, United States - University of Illinois

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Description

Dietitian Nutritionist-Child & Youth Clinic

Hiring Department:
Child & Youth Clinic

Hiring Unit:
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Location:
Chicago, IL USA

Work Schedule:
Monday -Friday 8:30 am -5:00 pm

Requisition ID:

Posting Close Date: 5/31/2024

Position Number:
CF2005

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond.

A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers.

It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges:

the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana.

UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.

In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick.

In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

UI Health is seeking a Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian Nutritionist to join our Child & Youth Clinic.

This role performs clinical assessment of each patient; designs nutrition care plan and intervention; develops meal plans for patients; establishes nutritional goals; counsels patients/families.

This RD monitors and evaluates progress and makes adjustments as indicated. This RDN will work closely with a partner dietitian in the clinic setting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assess patients' nutritional status and develop/implement appropriate nutrition care plan, nutrition interventions; document findings and recommendations.
Reassess patient for changes in nutritional needs, document nutritional plan of care and monitor progress.
Educate parent/caregiver to all aspects of MNT including but not exclusive of diet therapy.
Collaborate with patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
Train new staff and dietetic interns; accept responsibility for coaching, teaching, and mentoring to help meet clinical competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Possession of current
Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and
registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nutrition /dietetics and Dietetic Internship.
Ability to work independently, as well as with other health care professionals.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of multicultural menu planning, recipes, and nutrient composition of foods.
Counseling and educational training for individual and group setting
Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with special needs, such as families, lowincome patients, clinical conditions, and associated comorbidities.
Strong written, verbal, and communication skills; Spanish speaking is preferred.
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