Clinical Dietitian

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Shift

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. w/rotating weekends

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

**$10,000 sign on bonus available for external candidates with at least 1 year of experience **

POSITION PURPOSE:         

Assesses the nutritional status of patients followed by implementation of appropriate care plans.  Plans and directs preparation of modified diets as prescribed by the medical staff of patients with therapeutic diet needs.  Responsible for patient nutrition care, diet instruction and nutrition presentations as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses the nutritional status of patients.
• Develops and implements appropriate medical nutrition therapy plans utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
• Counsels patients/families in appropriate home nutritional management.
• Assists physicians with the nutritional management of their patients by recommending appropriate medical nutritional therapy.
• Documents pertinent data in the patient medical record.
• Provides nutrition education presentations as requested for both community groups and medical center personnel.
• Participates on medical center teams and committees as needed.
• Participates in the clinical PI critical indicator data collection and analysis.
• Participates in the education of outpatients as requested by the department director.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or Foods and Nutrition required.
• Registered Dietitian (regulated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration) required upon hire; Illinois Dietitian License required upon hire.
• Must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain throughout employment at CGH.

Compensation Range

$26.15 - $39.23

Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Optional Insurances

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.