Clinical Dietitian

• Collaborates with the physicians and other health care team members to provide nutritional services to Advocate Health Center patients
• Develops nutrition care plan per ADA guidelines and/or recommendation of the provider
• Provides individual and group dietary counseling
• Reviews medical record for pertinent data and discuss the nutritional care plan with nursing and medical staff as necessary
• Documents nutrition counseling provided and assessment of patient's understanding of information provided in the SOAP format
• Maintains communication with patients and significant others
• Orders lab based on Advocate Health Care protocol
• Develops educational materials and displays
• Provides in-service training to other associates
• Guides clinical experience of dietary student interns
• Participates in various committees as assigned
• Serves as a resource to physicians regarding nutrition
• Researches, plans, and develops curriculum
• Teaches nutrition classes
• Promotes National Nutrition Month in health centers
• Maintains active licensure and registration status
• Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events and internal and external resources

• Bachelors Degree in Clinical Nutrition
• One year clinical nutrition experience required
• Must be able to respond to the age appropriate psychological and physical needs of patients
• Understands growth and development needs of the age group with which the associate interacts
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Accurate with follow through
• ADA registration
• Illinois license as a licensed dietitian required
• CPR certification within 60 days of hire

Diabetes education experience is preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program