Clinical Dietitian (Pediatric Heart Failure/Heart Transplant)

Major Responsibilities: Collaborates with the physicians and other health care team members to provide nutritional services to Advocate Health Center patients 1)Develops nutrition care plan per ADA guidelines and/or recommendation of the provider. 2)Provides individual and group dietary counseling. 3)Reviews medical record for pertinent data and discuss the nutritional care plan with nursing and medical staff as necessary. 4)Documents nutrition counseling provided and assessment of patient's understanding of information provided in the SOAP format. 5)Maintains communication with patients and significant others. 6)Orders lab based on Advocate Health Care protocol. Nutritional expert/liaison to centers 1)Develops educational materials and displays. 2)Provides in-service training to other associates. 3)Guides clinical experience of dietary student interns. 4)Participates in various committees as assigned. 5)Serves as a resource to physicians regarding nutrition. 6)Researches, plans, and develops curriculum. 7)Teaches nutrition classes. 8)Promotes National Nutrition Month in health centers. Professional Development responsibilities 1)Maintains active licensure and registration status. 2)Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events and internal and external resources. Licensure: Dietitian Nutritionist Education/Experience Required: 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: 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. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Frequent travel to various centers. Ability to work varying shifts to meet center needs. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.