Registered Dietician
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Job Location:
Wheeling, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Dietitian Full-Time (32 Hours) Flexible Scheduling No Weekends
Compensation: Up to $45 per hour
Sign-On Bonus: $10000
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a newly developed role as services transition in-house. If youre looking to make an impact from the ground up and be part of a growing team this position offers the chance to help shape a strong clinical nutrition program from day one.
Position Overview
This role supports a critical illness recovery environment serving chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended post-ICU care. As a Registered Dietitian you will play an essential part in guiding patients through some of the most challenging phases of their recovery delivering high-quality evidence-based nutrition therapy with compassion and expertise.
Why This Role Stands Out
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Comprehensive and highly structured orientation designed specifically for Registered Dietitians transitioning into this setting.
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Full suite of medical/RX dental and vision benefits for full-time team members.
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Generous PTO to support work-life balance.
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Company-matched 401(k) plus life and disability coverage.
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Be part of a nationwide team of more than 44000 professionals committed to exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide high-quality nutritional care through assessment development implementation and monitoring of individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy plans.
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Collaborate closely with physicians nursing therapy teams food service patients and families to ensure nutrition plans are executed effectively.
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Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and re-assessments set goals recommend interventions and monitor progress.
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Develop initiate and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support regimens.
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Partner with Speech Therapy to safely advance modified diets and optimize oral intake.
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Review and clarify nutrition-related admission orders to align with facility diet protocols and nutrition support formulary.
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Incorporate cultural religious and personal preferences into nutrition care planning.
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Maintain and update therapeutic diet manuals and educate clinical and food service teams on nutrition guidelines and resources.
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Stay current with nutritional practices maintain professional registration requirements and pursue continuing education.
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Assess potential food/drug and supplement interactions.
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Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to communicate patient progress and needs.
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Assist in menu planning and standardization initiatives.
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Conduct regular meal rounds to ensure diet accuracy and quality standards.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
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Active state licensure/certification (as applicable).
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Current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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At least one year of clinical experience in a healthcare facility or equivalent setting.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
