Clinical Dietitian-$$
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CGH Medical Center
US
Summary
The primary role involves assessing the nutritional status of patients and implementing appropriate care plans, including planning and directing the preparation of modified therapeutic diets as prescribed by medical staff. Responsibilities also include patient nutrition care, diet instruction, and providing nutrition presentations upon request.
Job Description
Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you.
Shift
Days w/ Weekends
Scheduled Weekly Hours
8
**$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 PRN Positions
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.
CGH Medical Center is a progressive acute care facility located in the Rock River Valley region of Northern Illinois. Since opening in 1909, CGH has earned a strong reputation throughout the region and consistently receives high ratings for positive public awareness and patient satisfaction. CGH Medical Center is committed to meeting expanding patient needs and to providing leadership in the field of healthcare.
Inpatient services include a 36-bed medical unit, a 29-bed surgical unit, 10 birthing center suites, 6 pediatric beds, and 18 CCU/ICU/Biotelemetry beds. Outpatient services include a state-of-the-art Cath Lab and CAP accredited laboratory. Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging services include a 64-ring CT scanner, nuclear medicine with SPECT scanning, ultrasound, digital mammography and high field MRI. Other departments and services include a neurology laboratory, a GI laboratory and nutritional support, pain management, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. In addition, CGH offers an ambulatory surgical center, a Digestive Disease Center, physical and occupational therapy, a diabetic education department, a wound care center, pre-hospital paramedic level EMS, and a 24-hour trauma ready emergency department. Also, CGH clinics devoted to offering you and your family members of all ages access to high-quality healthcare that's just around the corner from wherever you live.
Founded
1909
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Sterling, Illinois
CGH Medical Center is a progressive acute care facility located in the Rock River Valley region of Northern Illinois. Since opening in 1909, CGH has earned a strong reputation throughout the region and consistently receives high ratings for positive public awareness and patient satisfaction. CGH Medical Center is committed to meeting expanding patient needs and to providing leadership in the field of healthcare.
Inpatient services include a 36-bed medical unit, a 29-bed surgical unit, 10 birthing center suites, 6 pediatric beds, and 18 CCU/ICU/Biotelemetry beds. Outpatient services include a state-of-the-art Cath Lab and CAP accredited laboratory. Inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging services include a 64-ring CT scanner, nuclear medicine with SPECT scanning, ultrasound, digital mammography and high field MRI. Other departments and services include a neurology laboratory, a GI laboratory and nutritional support, pain management, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. In addition, CGH offers an ambulatory surgical center, a Digestive Disease Center, physical and occupational therapy, a diabetic education department, a wound care center, pre-hospital paramedic level EMS, and a 24-hour trauma ready emergency department. Also, CGH clinics devoted to offering you and your family members of all ages access to high-quality healthcare that's just around the corner from wherever you live.
Founded
1909
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Sterling, Illinois
