Clinical Dietitian 1 Outpatient Diabetes Educator

Full-time, day shift position.

About the role

This position's primary role is to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) to adults in the outpatient setting. Provides 1:1 and class education. Assesses nutrition status of assigned patients and implements all components of the nutrition care process, according to food and nutrition department policies and local regulatory standards (IDPH, TJC, CMS, etc.). Monitors and evaluates nutrition interventions, makes appropriate adjustments to plans as needed, and reports results of quality outcomes in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Has specialty practice experience and working knowledge in a specific nutrition discipline. This position is part of the Clinical Career Ladder Program.

Responsibilities

• Assess, interpret, plan, monitor, and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using evidence-based standards of care, policies, and practice guidelines.
• Perform a nutrition-focused physical exam on patients.
• Identify and provide age-specific nutrition care to meet the cultural needs of patients and their families.
• Work within an inter-disciplinary team to provide a plan of care to achieve the patient's medical goals.
• Manage and coordinate medical nutrition therapy of complex, high acuity patients within the dietitian's area of specialty practice.
• Educate patients, caregivers, students, and other healthcare colleagues on the effect of therapeutic diets and nutrition support to maintain/improve nutritional status.
• Demonstrate leadership skills by presenting on nutrition topics related to their expertise (e.g., journal club, in-service, Grand Rounds, THS-FANS program).
• Participate in hospital committees or THS-FANS sub-committees.
• Engage in department activities to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Stay current on nutrition research and incorporate it into daily practice.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Family & Consumer Science with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) requirements completed.
• 1–2 years of previous job-related experience.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed as a Dietitian Nutritionist with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education.

Preferred: Master’s Degree.

Pay

Annual pay range: $55,806.40 – $86,507.20. Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

For detailed benefits information, visit: Trinity Health Benefits Summary.