Clinical Dietitian - Float, Per-Diem Weekend per

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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

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The Clinical Dietitian PNE reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Clinical Dietitian PNE evaluates nutrition parameters and selects appropriate therapies to restore or maintain optimal nutrition status. They utilize clinical assessment skills to order (prescribe)/initiate, implement, or modify orders for diet or nutrition‑related actions in collaboration with patients’ health care teams and in accordance to hospital privileging.

The clinical dietitian collaborates with the health care team to provide high‑quality, cost‑effective nutrition care through advanced clinical reasoning and evidence‑based practice. Meets the professional exemption under FLSA; but works an irregular schedule.

• Demonstrates strong nutrition knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients of various acuities and complexities
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge needed to order/prescribe, or recommend nutrition therapies
• Utilizes evidence based knowledge and protocols appropriate to patient populations and diagnoses
• Serves as a resource for nursing, medical staff and students
• Confers and collaborates with health care team in the comprehensive care of patients
• Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff
• Trains staff/students in aspects of nutrition and patient care
• Actively participates in QAPI
• Clinical:
• Clinical assessment of patients, including but not limited to medical diagnosis and history, lab values, diet history, medication, and other medical information to determine patient nutritional status, and appropriate plan of care and nutrition interventions
• Plan and prescribe appropriate nutrition therapy within scope of expertise and privileging for desired patient outcome
• Identify and initiate appropriate nutritional interventions:
• Collaborate with healthcare team to align interventions with goals of care
• Prescribe appropriate nutritional therapy in accordance with specified privileges:
• Therapeutic diet, nutrition related labs, nutritional supplements, enteral support (tube feedings and modulars), parenteral support with common additives, including but not limited to electrolytes, vitamins/minerals, insulin
• Interpret/discuss data regarding pharmacotherapy
• Select appropriate feeding route and enteral/parenteral formula, including additional modulars
• Teaches and counsels patients and families on appropriate nutrition therapy for disease state or prevention and wellness, desired outcomes and behavior objectives
• Evaluates effectiveness/outcomes of intervention/therapies and modifies treatment/interventions as needed. Measures may include anthropometrics, changes in medical condition, and tolerance to therapies
• Collaborates with home care providers/DMEs for prescribed nutritional support
• Attends medical rounds in areas of practice
• Documents in the medical record all care provided
• Consults with other disciplines as appropriate
• Directs patients to appropriate follow up care when needed
• Identifies and documents billable nutrition diagnosis with proper documentation
• Provides nutrition services to outpatient areas where applicable
• Confirms diagnosis for Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Documents as required to maximize reimbursement using EPIC in outpatient areas
• Enter appropriate billing codes for patient visit
• Develops and presents community…