DIETITIAN II - General Medicine Clinic -ACHN
Full Time
Chicago, IL
$27.11 - $32.67 an hour
Posted
Job description
DIETITIAN II - General Medicine Clinic -ACHN
Job Number:
00131100
Job Posting
: May 15, 2023, 10:23:08 AM
Closing Date
: May 29, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Full-time
Shift Start Time
: 8:00 A.M.
Shift End Time
: 4:00 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit
: SEIU Local 73
Posting Salary
: $27.11-$32.67 hourly
Organization
: Health and Hospital Systems
JOB TITLE: DIETITIAN II
LOCATION: AMBULATORY/COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK - GENERAL MEDICINE CLINIC
Job Summary
SEIU LOCAL 73
The Dietitian II interviews, nutritionally assesses, and counsels patients regarding diet and nutrition in one or more ACHN Ambulatory Clinics. Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and consultations with medical staff. Develops and implements nutritional care plan. Documents nutritional care given in the medical record. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness and outcome of nutrition care processes. Conducts nutrition education classes. Participates in quality assurance program.
Typical Duties
The Dietitian II interviews, nutritionally assesses, and counsels patients regarding diet and nutrition in one or more ACHN Ambulatory Clinics. Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and consultations with medical staff. Develops and implements nutritional care plan. Documents nutritional care given in the medical record. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness and outcome of nutrition care processes. Conducts nutrition education classes. Participates in quality assurance program.
Typical Duties
- Evaluates patient’s nutritional status and risks; Makes recommendations to providers and patients
- Reviews medical orders for patients diet requirements
- Reviews patient’s current medical status through patient visitation and diet history, medical chart review, interdisciplinary team conferences, health team records, and consultation with other staff
- Conducts nutrition assessments, develops and implements nutritional care plans which appropriately meet age, psychosocial, and physical needs of the patients to ensure that the nutritional requirements are being met, and are in compliance with accrediting agencies and Quality Assurance Standards
- Counsels patients and families on therapeutic diet or normal nutrition
- Records and maintains appropriateness of nutritional assessments and care provided; documents in medical record
- Prepares and submits reports as required
- Conducts patients meal rounds to monitor food intake and evaluate meal services
- Conducts patient visits regularly to ensure patients are receiving appropriate nutritional care and to provide follow-up care
- Reassess nutrition status/needs for assigned patients and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition therapy for specific age groups and disease state
- Conducts nutrition education classes for patients, staff, affiliated students, and serves as a resource person to other health care members
- Instructs, supervises and evaluates dietetic students as assigned
- Compiles and develops educational materials
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Ambulatory Clinic Manager
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of university with a major in Food and Nutrition or related degree
- Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification with the Illinois Board of Health Food Service Sanitation Course or the City of Chicago desirable
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement methods
- Knowledge of diabetes care, diabetes self-management and food and nutrition
- Skilled in applying current American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards in patient management
- Skilled in delivering information to patients and clinical staff
- Ability to apply learned knowledge of modern principles and practices of Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other members of the Health Care Team for the enhancement of patient care
- Ability to teach and conduct in-service trainings
- Ability to assess impact of diet on diabetic patients
- Ability to prepare education plans for diabetics
- Ability to plan and develop nutritional education materials for patients
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ
When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran
must
:
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:
http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
- Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents bust be presented at time of interview.
- Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
- CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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