Clinical Dietitian

Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago

Chicago, United States Northwestern Medicine Full time

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

Qualifications

Required :

Bachelors of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics and completion of the required nutrition classes to be eligible for and complete a Dietetic Internship as approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration.  Current registration as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics  Current license as a Registered Dietitian with the State of Illinois  Meets all organizational and department competencies for position and privileges 

Preferred : 

 Masters degree in Nutrition or related field with 1year of clinical practice

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