Clinical Dietitian-Per Diem-LOH Eating Disorders

Hourly Pay Range :

$28.47 - $42.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights :

Position : Clinical Dietitian

Location : LOH

Per Diem

Hours : Per Diem Commitment Level :

Per Diem Level 1 : 32-72 hrs.

per 6 week schedule

A Brief Overview :

Has primary responsibility for the nutritional care of all inpatients and eating disorder patients at Linden Oaks Hospital. In consultation with physicians and other multi-disciplinary team members, contributes

to the development and implementation of departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures.

Serves as a consultant / nutritional resource to other health care professionals.

What you will do :

Develops and implements a care plan based on assessment of nutritional needs. Utilizes relevant data and appropriate methods for estimating nutritional requirements. Provides effective nutritional management for all age groups. Updates the plan of care as needed based on changes in the patient?s medical condition.

Counsels patients, families and / or groups on prescribed diets in an individualized manner, utilizing a variety of educational materials.

Assumes primary responsibility in the Eating Disorder Program for patient meal planning, nutritional snacks, meal preparation and cooking.

Insures that meal plans / dietary cards are prepared for patients 7 days a week.

May participate in multi-family meals and co-facilitate nutrition education groups for patients and families.

Works closely with Food Service Management in the design and implementation of balanced meal plans for identified client base that includes Diabetic, Anorexic, Bulimic and Obese.

Contributes to the nutrition-specific educational training of professional staff, colleagues, support staff, students and community when required.

Participates in activities that enhance professional growth and development, keeping abreast in given fields of Nutrition, Diabetes, and Eating Disorders.

What you will need :

Education, Experience and / or Skills Required :

A Bachelor?s Degree in Food and Nutrition or related field

Education, Experience and / or Skills Preferred :

A minimum of six months of Eating Disorder and / or Diabetes experience

License / Certification Required :

Current State of Illinois Dietitian Nutritionist licensure (LDN) within ninety days of start date into position.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential (RDN)

Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire

Benefits (For full time or part time positions) :

Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee?s job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to ?help everyone in our communities be their best?.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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