Dietitian - Nutrition Specialist

{"Job Title": "Dietitian - Nutrition Specialist", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a skilled Dietitian to join our team at Northwestern Medicine. As a Dietitian, you will play a critical role in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients. Your expertise will help identify patients at high nutrition risk, assess their needs, and develop personalized nutrition plans. You will also collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions. If you are a registered dietitian with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.", "Responsibilities": "
\t* Identify patients at high nutrition risk and assess their needs
\t* Develop and implement personalized nutrition plans
\t* Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care
\t* Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions
\t* Provide nutrition education to patients and their families
\t* Manage the delivery of nutrition care services
\t* Participate in performance improvement initiatives
\t* Mentor and educate diet clerks and other support personnel
\t* Maintain professional development and competency in dietetics
", "Requirements": "
\t* Bachelor's or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics from an accredited institution
\t* Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)
\t* Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
\t* Licensed Dietitian in the State of Illinois
\t* Good instructional and communication skills
", "Preferred Qualifications": "
\t* Proficiency in Nutrition Focused Physical Exams
\t* Previous experience with hospital or department Performance Improvement projects or committees
\t* Experience in hospital clinical dietetics
", "Company Overview": "Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits.

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.", "Additional Information": "Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strive to create a work environment that is welcoming and inclusive of all employees.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact us at [insert contact information].
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