• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Specialty certification related to area of clinical practice/position
• At least 10 years clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
• Demonstration of progressive clinical skills development and leadership potential required
• Analytical skills necessary to identify and solve problems in a constantly changing environment required
• Ability to work closely with team members and the Executive Director, Patient Care Services required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with patients and staff from diverse cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

• You will have the ability to communicate with patients, customers, and physicians to ensure maintenance of a respectful and appropriate environment
• You'll be given the opportunity to foster stronger relationships with all levels of your team while ensuring all RD clinical practice standards are being met
• You will gain invaluable insight and the chance to use your expertise regarding innovative patient care (TPN management programs and specialized dietary needs programs)
• You'll have an opportunity to act with courage and conviction where your skills and certification knowledge will be leveraged and trusted for patient care decisions

• Uses a broad theoretical knowledge base and the principles of patient centered care to assist in the establishment of patient centered care standards
• Ensure that all RD clinical practice standards and standards of patient centered care are consistently being met and maintained
• Ensure annual and ongoing clinical competence of all staff
• Demonstrates clinical and leadership skills, serving as a role model for staff members
• Provides consultation in areas of professional expertise
• Communicates current trends, concepts, and issues of professional practice
• Implements established staffing patterns based on patient needs, staff qualifications, and resources available to ensure quality patient centered care.
• Collaborate with other administrators to assess needs and define productivity and staffing goals
• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the budget within established guidelines
• Monitors the selection, use and control of the equipment and supplies of the unit
• Educates unit personnel on the budget process and expectations to promote greater fiscal awareness and accountability of all staff
• Participates in recruitment and selection of clinical nutrition staff
• Acquires and manages department registry dietitians trained to assist with inpatient and outpatient patient care, as well as service line cross coverage plans, as needed.
• Participates in the corrective action process in a consistent and accountable manner
• Complies with standards and regulations of various licensing, regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Demonstrates awareness of and compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Participates in development and review of policies and procedures
• Serves on appropriate care center and organizational committees
• Creates a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation, and commitment for all patient care team members
• Contributes to the Patient Services Sector by offering constructive suggestions for change and participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing programs
• Identifies issues, presents strategies and acts as a change agent to resolve unit and patient care issues
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of educational programs to meet unit needs and to promote staff development
• Provides and supports an environment that is conducive to the educational support of students
• Serves as a role model for staff by presenting or arranging for educational programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of new products and equipment related to specialty area
• Determines own professional needs through ongoing self-assessment and evaluation of role performance and assumes responsibility for meeting those needs

• Each person to realize their full potential for contribution
• The organization to achieve high performance outcomes
• System-wide integration, coordination and seamless execution
• Clear focus on exceptional, equitable patient care and experiences.

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