Registered Dietitian - Diabetes / Nutrition Services

Job Description

Overview

The registered dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to ambulatory patients individually or in a group setting. The registered dietitian provides a nutrition assessment, determines and implements a nutrition care plan and intervention. Develops and implements nutrition education programs for the general public, community organizations and for medical and clinic staff.

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Licenses / Certifications

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist preferred

Achieve and maintain qualifications for level as outlined in the ladder pay practice.

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Dietitian

1+ years

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Possesses planning, leadership and organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to accept and institute change. Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals. Identify and provide age specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families

Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.

Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals

Department Specific Job Function

Completes clinical and educational assessment on all patients.

Develops individualized teaching plans for self-management (Diet, Medication, Self-care)

Implements evidence based clinical practice guidelines for all area of nutrition education

Provides education to all patients utilizing insulin pump.

Collaborates will all members of the health care team

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $24.7per hour - $41.25per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.