Dietitian jobs in Illinois
Dietitian designs and implements nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. Being a Dietitian evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and communicates to the other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Educates and provides guidance to staff, patients, and families regarding diet and food plans. Additionally, Dietitian administers and advises food service operations to ensure menus comply with prescribed nutritional plans. 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 occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Dietitian typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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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
- UnityPoint Health
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Rock Island, IL
FULL_TIME
- Plans and provides patient nutritional care; performs nutritional assessments, calculates nutrient needs, and educates/counsels patients/families; and participates in the development or revision of de...
- 4 Days Ago
Dietitian
- West Suburban Medical Center, LLC
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Oak Park, IL
FULL_TIME
- For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a differen...
- 6 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
- RML Specialty Hospital
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Hinsdale, IL
FULL_TIME
- Job DetailsJob Title: DietitianDepartment/Location: Food and Nutrition / Hinsdale, ILShifts: As needed Hours PRN/Registry : As Needed; Non-benefit eligibleFTE: 0.1Req. Number: 1420Position SummaryUnde...
- 7 Days Ago
Dietitian
- Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin
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Great Lakes, IL
FULL_TIME
- The Dietitian is responsible for the day-to-day management and administrative functions of a nutrition program. Offers menu consultations and provides training and support that promote healthy habits ...
- 7 Days Ago
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Dietitian
- Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital
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Dietitian
- DaVita, Inc.
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Bound Brook, NJ
- 2121 US HIGHWAY 22, Bound Brook, New Jersey, 08805, United States of America As a Registered Dietitian at DaVita, you'll...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietitian
- DaVita Inc.
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Phoenix, AZ
- 4845 W McDowell RdSuite 10A, Phoenix, Arizona, 85035, United States of America As a Registered Dietitian at DaVita, you'...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietitian
- DaVita Inc.
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Broken Arrow, OK
- 1710 N. 9th St, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012, United States of America Seeking a dedicated Dietitian to provide coverag...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietitian
- Athena Health Care Systems
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Plantsville, CT
- Dietitian Part-Time The Summit At Plantsville - Plantsville, CT Posted 3 months ago We are hiring a Dietitian to join ou...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietitian
- Allina Health Systems
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Buffalo, NY
- Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: May 03, 2024 Department: 40008302 Dietitian Buffalo Shift: Day (United ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietitian
- American Renal Associates
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Ellenton, FL
- Registered Dietitian Registered Dietitians build trusting relationships with patients and their families and utilize die...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Illinois
Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP),
the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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$64,427 to $78,810
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