Job Information
Hospital Sisters Health Systems (HSHS) Clinical Dietitian I, Part Time in Springfield, Illinois
Summary
The Clinical Dietitian utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assess nutrition status, identify nutrition diagnoses, and develop, implement, and evaluate outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk. The Clinical Dietitian applies evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, instructional methods, and tools. This position provides nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and the community. This position trains nutrition and dietetics interns and other health care profession students. This position works closely with the departmental and interdisciplinary health care tam to provide inpatient and outpatient care that is integrated and compatible with patient-centered medical goals and objectives.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s in dietetics, food and nutrition, or related area is required.
Associated PLUS 3 years working as a dietitian may be considered in lieu of degree. High School Diploma PLUS 5 years working as a dietitian may be considered in lieu of degree.
Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), Dietetic Internship (DI) or a Coordinated Program (CP) is required. Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required to be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Experience
Clinical and food service experience is desired.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Licensed in the state of practice within 3 months of hire date is required.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.
Overview
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 15 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 15,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Benefits
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Education
Bachelor’s in dietetics, food and nutrition, or related area is required.
Associated PLUS 3 years working as a dietitian may be considered in lieu of degree. High School Diploma PLUS 5 years working as a dietitian may be considered in lieu of degree.
Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), Dietetic Internship (DI) or a Coordinated Program (CP) is required. Effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required to be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Experience
Clinical and food service experience is desired.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Licensed in the state of practice within 3 months of hire date is required.
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.
The Clinical Dietitian utilizes the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assess nutrition status, identify nutrition diagnoses, and develop, implement, and evaluate outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk. The Clinical Dietitian applies evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines, instructional methods, and tools. This position provides nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and the community. This position trains nutrition and dietetics interns and other health care profession students. This position works closely with the departmental and interdisciplinary health care tam to provide inpatient and outpatient care that is integrated and compatible with patient-centered medical goals and objectives.