Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Food And Nutr Srvcs-Clin Nutr
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)
Pay Range: $34.89 - $50.63 per hour
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Summary:
The Supervisor, Clinical Nutrition is responsible for supervising the performance of clinical team members. The Supervisor, Clinical Nutrition is competent in completing nutrition care evaluations and will provide patient care in an inpatient or ambulatory setting. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Master of Science Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or health care related field with four (4) years' experience post-credentialing OR Eight (8) years clinical experience post-credentialing in lieu of Master's degree if RDN credential and license obtained prior to January 1, 2024
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, State of Illinois.
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) if providing PN.
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) approved specialty certification (CNSC, CSG, CSP, CSO, CDR, CDCES, CSOWM, or others)
• Must have academic preparation and/or experience in program management and in the care of persons with chronic disease
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Member of professional nutrition organization(s) (i.e.: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
• Active involvement in research, teaching classes, or leadership positions in professional organizations
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Abilities:
50% of time sitting, 50% of time walking or standing.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It shall not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities
• Supervises clinical nutrition team members at assigned Rush campus.
• Assists with performance evaluations, drafts schedules, reviews staffing, and enters payroll. Evaluates clinical competencies of staff, as assigned.
• Trains and on-boards new hires, visiting clinicians, and students to clinical nutrition area. Implements on-boarding and competency development activities. Coaches and counsels clinical staff. Assists with maintaining and improving employee engagement.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy and direct patient care.
• Reviews and evaluates nutrition care protocols and educational materials using current research.
• Serves on departmental and/or organizational committee(s).
• Serves as a subject matter expert for educating dietetics students and other healthcare professionals on evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
• Reviews and updates clinical nutrition protocols and procedures to standardize care.
• Designs and leads nutrition related research and quality improvement projects to ensure practicing at height of scope for credential.
