Job Description
Overview
The Clinical Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all ages and disease states on assigned nursing units. Provides consulting to Carle Home Care. Represent the Hospital Food Service on the Diabetes Team.
****This role qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus and offers relocation assistance if moving 50+ miles!
Qualifications
Education Level
Field of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Related Field
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Responsibilities
Manages nutritional care for patients on assigned units(nutritional care includes but is not limited to: screening for nutritional status, nutrition care planning, providing MNT, providing nutrition education to patients and families).
Creatively guides and educates pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients toward a nutritionally balanced diet. Is aware of patient level of comprehension so that it may be followed and understood.
Assists in planning the patient menu and monitors food quality.
Effectively and accurately utilizes the NCM and other nutrition related resources.
Participates in the scheduled test tray program.
Provides learning experience for dietetic interns as outlined in their program.
Actively participates with other disciplines in unit interdisciplinary care conferences.
Assists with in-service training for diet office personnel and staff.
Consults to Carle Home Care as required by the licensing agencies.
Assists in the development of patient education materials.
Provides continual monitoring of patients on assigned nursing units to ensure quality of nutrition care services.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $26.1per hour - $43.59per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.