Clinical Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Rush Specialty Hospital Full time

Position Overview:

Rush Specialty Hospital

Role: Registered Dietitian

Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Why Choose Rush Specialty Hospital? At Select Medical, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance for our employees, recognizing that satisfaction in the workplace contributes to overall well-being.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and physicians to support patients in their journey to regain independence.
  • Establish strong relationships with patients and their families to foster a supportive environment.
  • Enjoy benefits such as Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
  • Access comprehensive health benefits, including Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Prescription coverage.
  • Participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Receive Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Utilize Personal and Family Medical Leave as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Registered Dietitian, you will deliver exceptional nutritional care to patients through the development, implementation, and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapies. You will work in partnership with medical staff, patients, families, and the food service department to ensure that nutrition care plans are effectively executed and departmental standards are upheld.

  • Conduct nutritional assessments and re-assessments, setting goals, recommending interventions, and monitoring patient progress.
  • Design and oversee enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens.
  • Collaborate with the Speech Therapy Department to facilitate the transition to textured modified diets, ensuring patient safety and enhancing oral intake.
  • Clarify admission orders to ensure alignment with established nutrition support guidelines and dietary manuals.
  • Take into account religious, cultural, and ethnic considerations when formulating nutrition care plans.
  • Review and approve the therapeutic diet manual annually, educating clinical and food service staff on the Nutrition Care Manual's location.
  • Stay updated with current nutritional practices and maintain professional registration requirements.
  • Evaluate potential interactions between food and medications, as well as herb/supplement interactions.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and specific needs.
  • Contribute to the development, planning, and standardization of menus.
  • Conduct meal rounds to ensure that patients' meal trays adhere to prescribed diets and meet quality standards.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each individual feels informed, understood, and valued. A passion for delivering high-quality care and a knack for problem-solving in a dynamic environment are essential.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
  • Current state licensure/certification, as required.
  • Active registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
  • At least one year of experience in a clinical setting with relevant responsibilities.

Additional Information:

At Select Medical's Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, we provide care for the most vulnerable patients in the community, including those who are chronically and critically ill or require extended hospital care post-ICU.

In our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals, we offer advanced treatment and comprehensive care to address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges faced by individuals with:

  • Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stroke
  • Amputation
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Multiple Traumas

Join a network of over 50,000 employees nationwide dedicated to providing quality care to approximately 70,000 patients daily across our four divisions.

Our mission is to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that fosters healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a crucial role in achieving this by embodying our cultural values, which include celebrating success, taking ownership of the future, being patient-centered, driving change, thinking critically, and building trust.

Select Medical is committed to fostering a diverse workforce at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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