Advanced Dietitian - Bronzeville Outpatient Clinic, Full-Time, Days at Northwestern Medicine
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Benefits:
Description
The Advanced Dietitian reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
A licensed, registered Advanced Dietitian can perform the full range of Clinical Dietitian duties. In addition, the Advanced Dietitian practices in a specialized area such as renal disease, transplant, neonatology, critical care or nutrition support, and demonstrates a specialized knowledge to complete quality patient care. The Advanced Dietitian holds advanced certification in a specialized area of nutrition. They can function autonomously in providing nutrition therapy, and collaborate with other health professionals to provide high quality, evidence- based nutrition care through expert clinical reasoning and judgment. The Advanced Dietitian utilizes clinical assessment skills to implement, initiate, or modify orders for diet or nutrition-related actions in collaboration with patients' health care teams. They are responsible for administrative activities, including coverage for level 1 manager, dietetic intern development, and program development.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge of advanced nutrition and application to the complex patient
Demonstrates skilled order writing and nutrition prescription abilities for the complex patient
Develops/revises nutrition care protocols for patient populations/diagnoses groups, and acts as a leader for the health care team in the implementation of nutrition therapies
Serves as a resource for nutrition staff, medical staff, nursing and students
Confers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patients
Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise
Mentors staff/students in aspects of advanced nutrition and patient care
Champions new departmental initiatives and implements appropriate action plans
Specific Performance Standards/Essential Functions:
Clinical
Specializes in specific clinical area such as renal disease, transplant, neonatology, critical care or nutrition support and maintains advanced practice certifications
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 and initiate appropriate nutritional therapy in accordance with specified privileges:
Therapeutic diet, nutrition related labs, nutritional supplements, enteral support (tube feedings and modulars), parenteral support with common additives, including but not limited to electrolytes, vitamins/minerals, insulin
Interprets/discusses data regarding pharmacotherapy
Selects appropriate feeding route and enteral/parenteral formula, including additional modulars and additives as listed above
Teaches and counsels patients and families on appropriate nutrition therapy for disease state or prevention and wellness, desired outcomes and behavior objectives
Evaluates effectiveness/outcomes of intervention/therapies and modifies treatment/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
Teaches nutrition to medical students through lecture programs
Develops and presents community education programs and works with marketing and media as assigned
Professional
Demonstrates the following professional attributes:
Integrates 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
Maintains advanced certification and continuing education as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, state licensure and other regulatory bodies
Assumes leadership roles within the organization and in professional organizations
Leadership/Organization
Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First"
Mentors staff to ensure quality of nutrition practice in patient care
Assists with policy development and review in areas of expertise
Leads and creates interdepartmental and/or organizational committees and task forces
Uses expertise in decision making, problem solving and evaluating nutrition systems and protocols
Identifies areas for quality monitoring and process improvement, and leads or actively participates in project
Complete Mylearning courses / leadership training / modules as assigned or recommended by clinical manager
Responsible for administrative activities, including coverage for level 1 manager as needed
Education
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and families
Provides in-service education/Continuing Education programs in areas of expertise
Precepts dietetic interns/graduate students and other staff
Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty
Research
Actively participates in research opportunities as available
Participates in department/organization QAPI
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Advanced Dietitian - Bronzeville Outpatient Clinic, Full-Time, Days
Location Chicago, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital Job REQID 208352 Job Function Nutrition Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Full-Time Apply Now
The salary range for this position is $33.58 - $47.01 (Hourly Rate)
Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Benefits:
Description
The Advanced Dietitian reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
A licensed, registered Advanced Dietitian can perform the full range of Clinical Dietitian duties. In addition, the Advanced Dietitian practices in a specialized area such as renal disease, transplant, neonatology, critical care or nutrition support, and demonstrates a specialized knowledge to complete quality patient care. The Advanced Dietitian holds advanced certification in a specialized area of nutrition. They can function autonomously in providing nutrition therapy, and collaborate with other health professionals to provide high quality, evidence- based nutrition care through expert clinical reasoning and judgment. The Advanced Dietitian utilizes clinical assessment skills to implement, initiate, or modify orders for diet or nutrition-related actions in collaboration with patients' health care teams. They are responsible for administrative activities, including coverage for level 1 manager, dietetic intern development, and program development.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge of advanced nutrition and application to the complex patient
Demonstrates skilled order writing and nutrition prescription abilities for the complex patient
Develops/revises nutrition care protocols for patient populations/diagnoses groups, and acts as a leader for the health care team in the implementation of nutrition therapies
Serves as a resource for nutrition staff, medical staff, nursing and students
Confers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patients
Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise
Mentors staff/students in aspects of advanced nutrition and patient care
Champions new departmental initiatives and implements appropriate action plans
Specific Performance Standards/Essential Functions:
Clinical
Specializes in specific clinical area such as renal disease, transplant, neonatology, critical care or nutrition support and maintains advanced practice certifications
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 and initiate appropriate nutritional therapy in accordance with specified privileges:
Therapeutic diet, nutrition related labs, nutritional supplements, enteral support (tube feedings and modulars), parenteral support with common additives, including but not limited to electrolytes, vitamins/minerals, insulin
Interprets/discusses data regarding pharmacotherapy
Selects appropriate feeding route and enteral/parenteral formula, including additional modulars and additives as listed above
Teaches and counsels patients and families on appropriate nutrition therapy for disease state or prevention and wellness, desired outcomes and behavior objectives
Evaluates effectiveness/outcomes of intervention/therapies and modifies treatment/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
Teaches nutrition to medical students through lecture programs
Develops and presents community education programs and works with marketing and media as assigned
Professional
Demonstrates the following professional attributes:
Integrates 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
Maintains advanced certification and continuing education as required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, state licensure and other regulatory bodies
Assumes leadership roles within the organization and in professional organizations
Leadership/Organization
Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First"
Mentors staff to ensure quality of nutrition practice in patient care
Assists with policy development and review in areas of expertise
Leads and creates interdepartmental and/or organizational committees and task forces
Uses expertise in decision making, problem solving and evaluating nutrition systems and protocols
Identifies areas for quality monitoring and process improvement, and leads or actively participates in project
Complete Mylearning courses / leadership training / modules as assigned or recommended by clinical manager
Responsible for administrative activities, including coverage for level 1 manager as needed
Education
Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and families
Provides in-service education/Continuing Education programs in areas of expertise
Precepts dietetic interns/graduate students and other staff
Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty
Research
Actively participates in research opportunities as available
Participates in department/organization QAPI
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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