What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Insight?
WE ARE INSIGHT:
At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!
We are looking for a knowledgeable dietitian who is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and lead healthier lives. Dietitians will develop trusting partnerships with their patients. They will learn about patient health concerns, goals, dietary restrictions, and preferences and work with them to create a healthier nutrition plan. They may also participate in demonstrations or seminars to inform the public about nutrition and promote healthier eating habits.
Successful dietitians are experts on all matters concerning diet and nutrition. They should be analytical, caring, and knowledgeable with good communication, active listening, problem-solving, and computer skills. They should also be passionate public speakers who can get others excited about eating healthy foods.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.
Dietitian Responsibilities:
- Directs dietary care of patients and residents with special needs including screening, assessment, intervention, care and discharge planning to ensure patient nutrition needs and satisfaction levels are met.
- Educates medical staff and counsel patients/residents and their families on proper nutritional care.
- Compiling information and tracking client progress towards their health goals.
- Entering patient information into database.
- Attend patient rounding.
- Maintains facility standards, policies and procedures for nutrition assessments and care planning of patients and residents. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
- Keeping informed about the latest discoveries in nutrition.
- Participate in quality improvement projects.
- Accountable for execution of service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery.
- Keeping informed about the latest discoveries in nutrition.
Requirements:
- Graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program.
- Registration and licensing required.
- At least 2 years of experience in a related field of dietary work.
- A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, speaking, and listening skills.
- Willingness to continue training and research to keep current on the latest discoveries and developments in the field.
- Strong computer and data entry skills.
- Compassion and genuine interest in helping others develop better eating habits.
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
- Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment
Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!