Clinical Dietitian

2 weeks ago

Chicago Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Description

The Clinical Dietitian reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. 

Responsibilities:

The Clinical Dietitian evaluates nutrition parameters and selects appropriate therapies to restore or maintain optimal nutrition status. 

Utilize clinical assessment skills to order (prescribe)/initiate, implement, or modify orders for diet or nutrition related actions in collaboration with patients health care teams and in accordance to hospital privileging. 

The clinical dietitian collaborates with the health care team to provide high quality, cost effective nutrition care through advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

 Demonstrates strong nutrition knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients of various acuities and complexities 

Demonstrates skills needed to order and prescribe, or recommend nutrition 

Utilizes evidence based knowledge and protocols appropriate to patient populations and diagnoses 

Serves as a resource for nursing, medical staff and students 

Confers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patients

 Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff 

Trains staff and students in aspects of nutrition and patient care. 

 Actively participates in QAPI Specific Performance Standards  

Essential Functions:

Clinical Assessment of patients, including but not limited to medical diagnosis and history, lab values, diet history, medication, and other medical information to determine patient nutritional status, and appropriate plan of care and nutrition interventions

 Plan and prescribe appropriate nutrition therapy within scope of expertise and privileging for desired patient outcome 

Identify and initiate appropriate nutritional interventions: 

Collaborate with healthcare team to align interventions with goals of care

Prescribe appropriate nutritional therapy in accordance with specified privileges 

Therapeutic diet, nutrition related labs, nutritional supplements, enteral support, par entrtal support with common additives, including but not limited to electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and insulin

Interpret data regarding pharmacotherapy 

Select appropriate feeding route and enteral/par enteral formula, including additional modulars 

Teaches and counsels patients and families on appropriate nutrition therapy for disease state or prevention and wellness, desired outcomes and behavior objectives

 Evaluates effectiveness of intervention therapies and modifies treatment and interventions as needed. Measures may include anthropometrics, changes in medical condition, and tolerance to therapies 

Collaborates with home care providers/DMEs for prescribed nutritional support 

Attends medical rounds in areas of practice 

Documents in the medical record all care provided

 Consults with other disciplines as appropriate 

Directs patients to appropriate follow up care when needed 

Identifies and documents billable nutrition diagnosis with proper documentation 

Provides nutrition services to outpatient areas where applicable 

Confirms diagnosis for Medical Nutrition Therapy 

Documents as required to maximize reimbursement using EPIC in outpatient areas 

Enters appropriate billing codes for patient visit 

Develops and presents community education programs and works with marketing and media as assigned. 

Integrates research and evidence based knowledge into clinical expertise and decision making 

Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation 

Advocates for patients, families, coworkers, community and nutrition professionals. 

Serves as a patient advocate and role model for Patients First 

Participates in department and/or organization committees and task forces 

Identifies areas for quality monitoring and process improvement, and actively participates in project. 

Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and families 

Precepts dietetic interns/graduate students and other staff 

Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty. 

Actively participates in research opportunities 

Assists in Nutrition Day research

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