Dietitian - Home Care jobs in Illinois
Dietitian - Home Care is responsible for making home visits to assess the nutritional needs of patients. Designs and implements nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Being a Dietitian - Home Care monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. Evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and communicates to the other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Additionally, Dietitian - Home Care plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards. Requires a bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, dietics, or related degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD). May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a manager. The Dietitian - Home Care occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Dietitian - Home Care typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Dietitian - Home Care jobs
Dietitian
- Dialysis Care Center
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
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The Dietitian provides nutritional services to patients in order to maximize the patients’ well-being and improve outcomes. Works as part of an Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximize patient care and support the company to meet the goals of the QAPI activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:- Monitor subjective and objective data to determine the need for timely intervention and follow-up.
- Review patient lab work and make individualized recommendations/adjustments to diet and bone medications.
- Recommend therapeutic diets in consideration of cultural preferences and changes in treatment based on the patient’s nutritional needs in consultation with the patient’s physician.
- Counsel a patient, patient’s family, and a patient’s significant other on prescribed diets and monitoring adherence and response to diet therapy.
- Referring patients for assistance with nutrition resources such as financial assistance, community resources or in-home assistance.
- Follow federal and state regulations.
- Collect objective and subjective patient data to assess nutrition status. Responsible for a comprehensive nutrition assessment with an educational component within 30 days from patient admission to dialysis facility
- Conduct a nutrition reassessment annually or more often if indicated.
- Participate in monthly clinics with the patient and family members to review the prescribed diet and dietary compliance and make adjustments to bone medications per protocol and in conjunction with the Physician.
- Available to answer questions and discuss problems with the dialysis patients when excessive weight-gain occurs, or when other instances of suspected dietary non-compliance occurs.
- Available for staff education regarding the nutritional care of the patient.
- Participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
- Assure that follow-up progress notes are written in each patient’s records each month.
- Perform regularly-scheduled evaluations of standard menus as necessary for renal patients, revising and/or updating menus as necessary, and participates in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conference.
- Document patient’s care plan and long-term program.
- Will be available for conferences with salesmen concerning products that could be used in providing nutritional care for renal patients and makes recommendations for possible purchases.
- Participate in monthly QAPI meetings
- Participate in individual & group projects as directed by management
- Other duties, as assigned
CUSTOMER SERVICE:- Responsible for supporting the values and customer service standards of HDS.
- Accountable for outstanding customer service to all staff, clients and vendors
- Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
- Initiates action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Current State Licensure required
- Dietitian experience in the Dialysis field is preferred
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:- Must be PC proficient; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must;
- Good presentation & communication skills
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced setting
- Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and current clients. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff meetings may be required.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The work environment is also characteristic of a dialysis center or a patient’s home and as such the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/ materials. - 2 Days Ago
Dietitian
- DaVita Kidney Care
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Mount Vernon, IL
PART_TIME
- 4102 N Water Tower Place, Mount Vernon, Illinois, 62864, United States of America BONUS AVAILABLE * Ask your recruiter for detailsAs a Registered Dietitian at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that v...
- 6 Days Ago
Dietitian
- Dialysis Care Center
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Olympia, IL
FULL_TIME
- The Dietitian provides nutritional services to patients in order to maximize the patients’ well-being and improve outcomes. Works as part of an Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximize patient care and sup...
- 13 Days Ago
Dietitian
- DaVita Kidney Care
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Sterling, IL
FULL_TIME
- 4406 E Lincolnway, Sterling, Illinois, 61081-9749, United States of AmericaAs a Registered Dietitian at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and pro...
- 15 Days Ago
Dietitian
- Dialysis Care Center
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Hazel, IL
FULL_TIME
- The Dietitian provides nutritional services to patients in order to maximize the patients’ well-being and improve outcomes. Works as part of an Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximize patient care and sup...
- 28 Days Ago
Dietitian- Palos Health Home Health Care Full-time Days
- Palos Hospital
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Lemont, IL
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionThe Dietitian role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, proced...
- 18 Days Ago
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Registered Dietician
- AdventHealth
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Tarpon Springs, FL
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REGISTERED DIETICIAN
- Health Advocates Network
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Registered Dietician
- Absolut Care
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Gasport, NY
- Registered Dietitian SHIFT: Full-Time STARTING RATE: $24.00/hr. ($24.00 - $28.00/hr., depending on experience) BENEFITS:...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dietician
- Sunrise Senior Living
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Haverford, PA
- Overview "It makes me feel good knowing that we make the residents lives better. We laugh with them, cry with them, sing...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dietician
- Methodist Health System
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Dallas, TX
- Hours of Work : 40 per week Days Of Week : M-Fri, occasional Saturday Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America) Jo...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dietician
- Maple Crest
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Omaha, NE
- Maple Crest Health Center is looking for a part-time Registered Dietician (RD) to join the team! If you're passionate ab...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dietician
- Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group
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Los Angeles, CA
- Job Description Job Description Registered Dietitian – Los Angeles, CA Requirements to Apply: · Licenses: (Registered Di...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dietician
- Pounds transformation
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West Hartford, CT
- Job Description Job Description Pounds Transformation is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team focusing on met...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Dietitian - Home Care jobs
$76,107 to $96,705
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What does a Dietitian - Home Care do?
Dietitian - Home Care in Baton Rouge, LA
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