Northwestern Medicine
Clinical Dietitian - Float, Full-Time, Days
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
DescriptionThe
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 nutritionrelated 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 complexitiesDemonstrates skillsneeded to order and prescribe, or recommend nutritionUtilizes evidence based knowledge and protocols appropriate to patient populations and diagnosesServes as a resource for nursing, medical staff and studentsConfers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patientsDevelops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staffTrains staff and students in aspects of nutrition and patient care.Actively participates in QAPI Specific Performance StandardsEssential 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 interventionsPlan and prescribe appropriate nutrition therapy within scope of expertise and privileging for desired patient outcomeIdentify and initiate appropriate nutritional interventions:Collaborate with healthcare team to align interventions with goals of carePrescribe appropriate nutritional therapy in accordance with specified privilegesTherapeutic diet, nutrition related labs, nutritional supplements, enteral support, par entrtal support with common additives, including but not limited to electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and insulinInterpret data regarding pharmacotherapySelect appropriate feeding route and enteral/par enteral formula, including additional modularsTeaches and counsels patients and families on appropriate nutrition therapy for disease state or prevention and wellness, desired outcomes and behavior objectivesEvaluates effectivenessof intervention therapies and modifies treatment and interventions as needed. Measures may include anthropometrics, changes in medical condition, and tolerance to therapiesCollaborates with home care providers/DMEs for prescribed nutritional supportAttends medical rounds in areas of practiceDocuments in the medical record all care providedConsults with other disciplines as appropriateDirects patients to appropriate follow up care when neededIdentifies and documents billable nutrition diagnosis with proper documentationProvides nutrition services to outpatient areas where applicableConfirms diagnosis for Medical Nutrition TherapyDocuments as required to maximize reimbursement using EPIC in outpatient areasEnters appropriate billing codes for patient visitDevelops and presents community education programs and works with marketing and media as assigned.Integrates research and evidence based knowledge into clinical expertise and decision makingExemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentationAdvocates for patients, families, coworkers, community and nutrition professionals.Serves as a patient advocate and role model for Patients FirstParticipates in department and/or organization committees and task forcesIdentifies areas for quality monitoring and process improvement, and actively participates in project.Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and familiesPrecepts dietetic interns/graduate students and other staffProvides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.Actively participates in research opportunitiesAssists in Nutrition Day researchQualificationsRequired
: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 DieteticsCurrent license as a Registered Dietitian with the State of IllinoisMeets all organizational and department competencies for position and privilegesPreferred
:Masters degree in Nutrition or related field with 1year of clinical practiceEqual OpportunityNorthwestern 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.
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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 nutritionrelated 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 complexitiesDemonstrates skillsneeded to order and prescribe, or recommend nutritionUtilizes evidence based knowledge and protocols appropriate to patient populations and diagnosesServes as a resource for nursing, medical staff and studentsConfers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patientsDevelops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staffTrains staff and students in aspects of nutrition and patient care.Actively participates in QAPI Specific Performance StandardsEssential 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 interventionsPlan and prescribe appropriate nutrition therapy within scope of expertise and privileging for desired patient outcomeIdentify and initiate appropriate nutritional interventions:Collaborate with healthcare team to align interventions with goals of carePrescribe appropriate nutritional therapy in accordance with specified privilegesTherapeutic diet, nutrition related labs, nutritional supplements, enteral support, par entrtal support with common additives, including but not limited to electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and insulinInterpret data regarding pharmacotherapySelect appropriate feeding route and enteral/par enteral formula, including additional modularsTeaches and counsels patients and families on appropriate nutrition therapy for disease state or prevention and wellness, desired outcomes and behavior objectivesEvaluates effectivenessof intervention therapies and modifies treatment and interventions as needed. Measures may include anthropometrics, changes in medical condition, and tolerance to therapiesCollaborates with home care providers/DMEs for prescribed nutritional supportAttends medical rounds in areas of practiceDocuments in the medical record all care providedConsults with other disciplines as appropriateDirects patients to appropriate follow up care when neededIdentifies and documents billable nutrition diagnosis with proper documentationProvides nutrition services to outpatient areas where applicableConfirms diagnosis for Medical Nutrition TherapyDocuments as required to maximize reimbursement using EPIC in outpatient areasEnters appropriate billing codes for patient visitDevelops and presents community education programs and works with marketing and media as assigned.Integrates research and evidence based knowledge into clinical expertise and decision makingExemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentationAdvocates for patients, families, coworkers, community and nutrition professionals.Serves as a patient advocate and role model for Patients FirstParticipates in department and/or organization committees and task forcesIdentifies areas for quality monitoring and process improvement, and actively participates in project.Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and familiesPrecepts dietetic interns/graduate students and other staffProvides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.Actively participates in research opportunitiesAssists in Nutrition Day researchQualificationsRequired
: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 DieteticsCurrent license as a Registered Dietitian with the State of IllinoisMeets all organizational and department competencies for position and privilegesPreferred
:Masters degree in Nutrition or related field with 1year of clinical practiceEqual OpportunityNorthwestern 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.
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