Dietitian Nutritionist - Mshc Wic/Main

Dietitian Nutritionist - MSHC WIC/Main

Hiring Department: Mile Square Health Center Clinic

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1019221

Posting Close Date: 8/25/23

Position Number: CE6256

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

The purpose of the position is to facilitate existing, create new nutritional programs, and provide nutritional education and counseling to staff, patients, families and Mile Square Health Center groups to promote the well-being of the patients of Mile Square.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides individual and group nutritional counseling to patients and/or significant others regarding improving and/or maintain good nutritional habits.

• Develops nutritional care plans recognizing the needs and behaviors of various age groups; ie., maternal and child growth and development; specific dietary interventions related to medical diagnoses; education for the adult learner; cultural eating habits , activity level and learning ability.

• Develops and evaluates patient education materials applicable to nutrition or relative to disease management.

• Maintains medical documentation and reports as appropriate.

• Attends and participates in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and collaborates with medical professionals regarding individual plans for care.

• Attends professional meetings/conferences relevant to nutrition.

• Implements/Develops policy and procedures for nutritional protocols as needed.

• Acts as preceptor for UIC dietetic interns

• Maintains CDR certification through appropriate professional development.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of clinical experience in a dietetic setting, outpatient.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

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