Dietician and Nutrition Coordinator

Carle Health

Peoria, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Academic Advice, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Documentation, Financial Regulations, Health Plan, Healthcare Providers, Homeland Security, Hospital, Maintain Compliance, Medicine, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Needs, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Process Management, Regulatory Compliance, Seminars, Social Security Administration, Standards of Care, Surgical Procedures, Training/Teaching, Weight Management

LOCATION

Peoria, IL

POSTED

8 days ago

Sign-on Bonus Available! Relocation bonus available for 50mi. The Dietitian/ Bariatric Coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to clinic patients and patient groups. Assesses the nutritional needs of the outpatient, develops and implements a nutrition care plan. Develops and implements programs for the general public, community organizations and for professional staff. The Dietitian/ Bariatric Coordinator will assist and work directly with the MBS Director. The MBS Coordinator will attend the required meetings, including the annual comprehensive review meeting, assist in program development, manage the accreditation process, ensure compliance with MBSAQIP Standards, and educate team members with a focus on metabolic and bariatric patient safety. The MBS Coordinator must be present and actively participate in each MBSAQIP site visit for their current center. Certifications: Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Dietetics; Bachelor's Degree: Nutrition, Work Experience: Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals. Identify and provide age specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their familiesEvaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionalsPre-operative nutrition assessment and documentation for patients seeking weight loss surgery Pre-operative weight management and nutritional education for patients seeking weight loss surgery Provides education to patient regarding dietary guidelines for the immediate post-operative period after weight loss surgery Provides ongoing patient education for diet advancement and continues weight management after weight loss surgery Participation in the Bariatric multi-disciplinary committees to improve patient outcomes Leads Bariatric Patient Support Group to provide ingoing education and support for patients on their weight loss journey in a group setting. Leads the Bariatric Information Seminar to provide information regarding weight loss surgery in a group setting. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

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