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This is a Full Time, salaried position at 40hrs per week located at the Vernon Hills clinic that will require travel to the Grayslake location. Hours are 8a-5p and we are seeking a Certified Diabetes Educator. The Advanced Clinical Dietitian 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. Responsibilities: Collaborates with physician to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling. Evaluates patient and nutrition parameters, identifies goals/outcomes, completes risk assessment. Selects appropriate dietary, behavioral, and physical interventions. Provides nutrition/lifestyle education and counseling for individuals and groups. Discusses/interprets appropriate use of pharmacotherapy, makes recommendations as appropriate (supplements, commercial products). Develops, presents, and modifies educational materials. Evaluates effects of nutrition counseling, observes and notes patients response and progress, recommends adjustments and modifications. Consults with other programs/staff to ensure coordinated service delivery. Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to health care team. Participates in in-service training for staff, students, and physicians. Educates target groups about the role of nutrition in disease management and lifestyle medicine. Collects and documents research data to support quality management outcomes. May perform other duties as assigned. AA/EOE. Required: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IL). Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in nutrition or related field. Current certification in an area of advanced practice dietetics. Three (3) years of experience providing nutrition therapy services with 1-2 years in area of specialty. Experience with individual and/or group counseling and education. Preferred: Master's degree in exercise physiology, nutrition, counseling or related fields. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification. Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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