Dietitian - Home Care jobs in Chicago, IL
Dietitian - Home Care conducts assessments of patient/caretaker nutritional needs to implement nutritional care plan complying with the medical diagnosis needs. Plans menus, inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards. Being a Dietitian - Home Care requires a bachelor's degree. Requires state license to practice. Additionally, Dietitian - Home Care requires Registered Dietitian (RD). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Dietitian - Home Care occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Dietitian - Home Care typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Dietitian
- Dialysis Care Center
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
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The Dietitian provides nutritional services to patients in order to maximize the patients’ well-being and improve outcomes. Works as part of an Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximize patient care and support the company to meet the goals of the QAPI activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:- Monitor subjective and objective data to determine the need for timely intervention and follow-up.
- Review patient lab work and make individualized recommendations/adjustments to diet and bone medications.
- Recommend therapeutic diets in consideration of cultural preferences and changes in treatment based on the patient’s nutritional needs in consultation with the patient’s physician.
- Counsel a patient, patient’s family, and a patient’s significant other on prescribed diets and monitoring adherence and response to diet therapy.
- Referring patients for assistance with nutrition resources such as financial assistance, community resources or in-home assistance.
- Follow federal and state regulations.
- Collect objective and subjective patient data to assess nutrition status. Responsible for a comprehensive nutrition assessment with an educational component within 30 days from patient admission to dialysis facility
- Conduct a nutrition reassessment annually or more often if indicated.
- Participate in monthly clinics with the patient and family members to review the prescribed diet and dietary compliance and make adjustments to bone medications per protocol and in conjunction with the Physician.
- Available to answer questions and discuss problems with the dialysis patients when excessive weight-gain occurs, or when other instances of suspected dietary non-compliance occurs.
- Available for staff education regarding the nutritional care of the patient.
- Participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
- Assure that follow-up progress notes are written in each patient’s records each month.
- Perform regularly-scheduled evaluations of standard menus as necessary for renal patients, revising and/or updating menus as necessary, and participates in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conference.
- Document patient’s care plan and long-term program.
- Will be available for conferences with salesmen concerning products that could be used in providing nutritional care for renal patients and makes recommendations for possible purchases.
- Participate in monthly QAPI meetings
- Participate in individual & group projects as directed by management
- Other duties, as assigned
CUSTOMER SERVICE:- Responsible for supporting the values and customer service standards of HDS.
- Accountable for outstanding customer service to all staff, clients and vendors
- Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
- Initiates action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Current State Licensure required
- Dietitian experience in the Dialysis field is preferred
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:- Must be PC proficient; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must;
- Good presentation & communication skills
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced setting
- Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and current clients. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff meetings may be required.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The work environment is also characteristic of a dialysis center or a patient’s home and as such the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/ materials. - Just Posted
Dietitian
- Dialysis Care Center
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Olympia, IL
FULL_TIME
- Dietitian The Dietitian provides nutritional services to patients in order to maximize the patients’ well-being and improve outcomes. Works as part of an Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximize patient ca...
- 6 Days Ago
Dietitian
- Dialysis Care Center
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Hazel, IL
FULL_TIME
- The Dietitian provides nutritional services to patients in order to maximize the patients’ well-being and improve outcomes. Works as part of an Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximize patient care and sup...
- 2 Months Ago
Registered Dietitian
- Fresenius Medical Care
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- About this role: As a Dietitian with Fresenius Medical Care, you will be a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and a part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering uniqu...
- 16 Days Ago
Clinical Dietitian
- Prism Health Care Services
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Schaumburg, IL
FULL_TIME
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k and generous Personal Time Off benefits are available for full-time employees. Seeking Licensed Dietitian to provide consultative services for high acuity skilled ...
- 1 Month Ago
Dietitian- Palos Health Home Health Care Full-time Days
- Palos Hospital
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Lemont, IL
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionThe Dietitian role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, proced...
- 1 Month Ago
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Registered Dietitian
- Healthhub Innovations LLC
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Job Description Health Loft is a healthcare company that offers physical therapy and nutrition counselin...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dietitian
- Fresenius Medical Care
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Chicago, IL
- About this role: As a Dietitian with Fresenius Medical Care, you will be a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian (North/Northwest Suburbs)
- Aligned Modern Health
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Mount Prospect, IL
- Aligned Modern Health is changing the face of healthcare and building the leading national brand in drug-free, surgery-f...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Dietitian for Assisted Living Communities - Contractor
- Crandall Corporate Dietitians
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Joliet, IL
- Registered Dietitian - Contractor Assisted Living Communities Do you enjoy working with residents in senior living commu...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Graddegree
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Chicago, IL
- Get Matched To Online Degree Programs Today! Business, Education, Health, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Technology Degre...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Entry-Level Nutritionist for Support of WIC Program
- Managed Care Staffers
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Job Description Nutritionist for support of a WIC program; South Side of Chicago Our client, a network o...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
PATIENT FOOD SERVICES MANAGER (STROGER HOSPITAL) CHICAGO IL
- Morrison Healthcare
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Chicago, IL
- **PATIENT FOOD SERVICES MANAGER (STROGER HOSPITAL) CHICAGO IL** **Job Description** Morrison Healthcare **Morrison Healt...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Dietitian
- Aramark
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Park Ridge, IL
- Job Description Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join us at our senior living facility in Park Rid...
- 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Dietitian - Home Care jobs
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What does a Dietitian - Home Care do?
Dietitian - Home Care in New Bedford, MA
This could be prevented and treated in the community - and help older Canadians stay healthier in their homes longer - through effective use of home care dietitian services.
November 29, 2019
Dietitian - Home Care in Tulsa, OK
Our services range from providing nutrition care to clients recently discharged from hospitals, to nutrition counselling for various conditions using individualized diets devised and monitored by a registered dietitian (medical nutrition therapy).
February 13, 2020
Dietitian - Home Care in Birmingham, AL
A good home care nutrition system contributes to higher quality of life for clients and caregivers by reducing hospital visits, malnutrition and the risk of falls.
December 25, 2019