Dietitian - Rush Memorial Hospital

• JOB SUMMARY
  • Works closely with the Nutritional Services Department and interdisciplinary health care team to provide both inpatient and outpatient nutritional services to individuals and groups. Nutritional services will be integrated and compatible with patient-centered medical goals and objectives including nutrition related problems, chronic disease management, disease prevention and wellness. Applies evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, instructional methods and tools to services provided. Will work closely with patient care coordinators regarding diabetic education and will assist with building community programs. Majority of work may be completed virtually.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge & Experience
    • Skills-
      • Demonstrates the ability to organize tasks and function independently
      • Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of health care personnel
    • Knowledge-
      • Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process
      • Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy
      • Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for affecting behavior change
      • General knowledge of nutrient analysis and strong computer skills, to include Excel
    • Education-
      • Master’s degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, or related field
      • Must be a Registered Dietitian
    • Experience-
      • Two (2) years experience as a clinical dietitian preferred
  • 
    Authority and Accountability

    • Ability to effectively communicate with many different personalilites

    • Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters
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    Aptitudes
    • Must demonstrate ability to plan, organize, direct and delegate within scope of practice
    • Must demonstrate the ability for decision making, problem solving and collaboration

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