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Shawnee Health is seeking a part-time (2 days a week) Registered Dietitian for our Nutrition Services at Shawnee Health Centers. This position reports directly to the Nutrition Services Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all phases of nutritional care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of outpatients of all ages.
- Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient’s medical goals.
- Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional assessment and care plan in the patient’s record.
- Provide group nutrition classes on various nutrition related topics for nursing/medical assistants, clinical patients or community members.
- Function as an integral member of the clinical patient care team.
- Assist supervisor with the development of policies and procedures.
- Plan and coordinate the work schedule and daily work load of the dietitians.
- Collaborate with clinician staff and administrative staff to develop and implement effective methods to help Shawnee’s patients achieve healthy lifestyles.
- Assists to develop, review, update, and coordinate/conduct staff training on nutrition topics to promote improved management of patient’s health care needs.
- Assists to develop, review, update, and coordinate/conduct community classes or support group to promote the patient’s management of their health care needs as it pertains to nutrition.
- Comply with staff and other meeting requirements of the corporation.
- Reliable transportation on the job is mandatory.
- Required to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends and early morning hours.
- May be required to work at other Shawnee Health Care Centers
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition is required
- Registered Dietitian in the State of Illinois required
- Prefer candidate with 3-5 years of experience providing nutritional counseling required with experience in outpatient clinic providing nutritional counseling to patients of all ages on various diets including diabetic, low sodium, low fat low cholesterol, weight loss, pediatric, and gluten free and experience in providing group classes or support group.
- Prefer Certified Diabetes Educator Credential.
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is desirable.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Healthcare setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Carterville, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person