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Employment Type:
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Location:
Chicago, IL (Onsite)
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Registered Dietitian
Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Chicago, IL 60618
Duration: 2 + Months (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: Flexible, typically 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Potential for every other Saturday)
Pay Rate:
For local- $45/hr. on W2 (negotiable)
For traveler- $52/hr. (living 50 miles away from facility)
Weekly pay- $2080 (all-inclusive)
Weekly per diem/non-taxable- Yes (provided only to the travelers)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Dietitian to join our team at an LTACH (Long-Term Acute Care Hospital) facility in Chicago, IL. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive nutritional care to patients, including conducting assessments, developing care plans, prescribing nutrition therapies, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have strong acute care experience with proficiency in tube feeding and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
Key Responsibilities
- Perform initial and follow-up nutritional assessments for all admitted patients.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized nutrition care plans.
- Prescribe and monitor nutrition therapy to meet patient needs, ensuring tolerance and effectiveness.
- Provide education to patients, families, and staff on nutritional needs and interventions.
- Conduct interviews to obtain dietary history, preferences, and cultural considerations.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Partner with the Culinary Services Manager to address patient concerns or dissatisfaction.
- Participate in annual competency testing and maintain required licensure and certifications.
- Stay current with evidence-based guidelines and best practices in clinical nutrition.
Qualifications
Required Credentials:
- Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Active Illinois Dietitian License (must be submitted with application)
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in tube feeding and TPN management
Additional Details
- Flexible schedule with standard hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Rotating Saturday coverage may be required
- Must adhere to federal, state, and facility regulations, as well as professional practice standards