Supervisor, Clinical Dietitian

Supervisor, Clinical Dietitian

Supervises the day to day operations of the clinical dietitians and clinical dietetic technicians as well as provides direct patient care and oversees updating and maintenance of nutrition software. Direct patient care includes the planning and delivery of nutrition care for patients of any age including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. The clinical nutrition supervisor independently manages nutrition care for patients utilizing medical staff approved medical nutrition therapy order implementation policies.

The clinical nutrition supervisor is expected to perform at the level of the Clinical Dietitian III in addition to their leadership responsibilities. Clinical dietitian III are highly competent clinicians who have consistently demonstrated professional skills and abilities at the level of Clinical Dietitian II. These professionals have a broad knowledge base and strong clinical skills which they demonstrate in direct patient care, in consulting with physicians and the health care team, and in training students and consulting with colleagues.

They are sought for their expertise, which may be in more than one area, and serve as consultants and a resource to the department and other programs in the medical center. Dietitians at this level are acknowledged as leaders by their colleagues and demonstrate motivation, creativity, and a commitment to strengthening the profession and clinical nutrition practice at Memorial Medical Center.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values.

USD $30.04/Hr.

- USD $46.56/Hr.

Requires Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.

• Requires Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Requires licensure in State of Illinois as a Licensed Dietitian.

Requires at least four years related experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care setting. Two years of previous management/supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience is required. Requires knowledge and experience to develop medical care plans for oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy in complex patients.

• Minimum of 36 hours of continuing education accumulated in a specialty area preferred.
• Requires high level of self-direction to work independently.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honestly and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.

• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.