Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:
$31.06 - $46.59 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
• Position: Clinical Dietitian
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Per diem, scheduled as needed
• Hours: Weekday availability required , Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, with rotating holidays
• Required Travel: No

What you will do:
• Oversee the delivery of nutrition care to assigned patients.
• Identifies patients that are at malnutrition risk; performs nutrition assessments based on pertinent medical, laboratory and patient interview data, provides diet therapy and counseling, performs Nutrition Focused Physical Examination, participates in Enteral Nutrition Support Team for dobhoff tube placement and Metabolic Monitoring Team.
• Electronically documents all aspects of nutrition care.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates enteral nutrition prescriptions specific to individual patient nutrition and metabolic requirements; works with Parenteral Nutrition Support Team to coordinate care for assigned patients requiring parenteral nutrition.
• Makes recommendations regarding optimal delivery of nutrition care.
• Instructs patients or patient’s family on modified diets.
• Attends special meetings and rounds as assigned.
• Assists with quality improvement audits and projects.

What you will need:
• Education : Bachelor of Science degree
• Certification/License : Current Illinois State license as a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. Current registration as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Unique or preferred skill s: Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary medical team. Computer and writing skills.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.