Dietitian- Cancer Center PRN Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care within the Northwestern Medicine system.

About the role

The Dietitian reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The Dietitian collaborates with members of the healthcare team to provide medical nutrition therapy, identifies patients at high nutrition risk, assesses nutrition needs, and identifies nutrient requirements according to age and disease-specific needs of patients.

This is a PRN position. Hours are not guaranteed, and no benefits are provided.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for all assigned patients.
• Fosters continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention.
• Provides nutrition education to patient and family members on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals.
• Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Mentors Diet Clerks and other support personnel.
• Actively assesses, evaluates, and maintains professional development and competency related to the outlined position description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Licensed Dietitian within the State of Illinois.
• Maintains dietetic registration, state-required credentials and/or licensure, and continuing education requirements.
• Registered Dietitian as credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Experience in hospital clinical dietetics preferred.
• Good instructional and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams.
• Previous active role with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.