Dietitian

Job Overview

The Dietitian is a valuable member of our Nutrition Services team who, under the direct supervision of the Assistant Coordinator, provides medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, community outreach and education, appropriate referral, and follow-up for patients and families based on identified high‑risk conditions and individual needs. Work involves direct patient contact in a clinic setting and is performed in accordance with state and local agency policies and procedures.

Scheduled

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

• Monday (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
• Thursday (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
• 1 Saturday per month

• Assesses and evaluates nutritional needs of patients as referred by providers.
• Provides medical nutrition therapy, including development of an individual care plan and nutrition counseling using motivational interviewing for patients and families based on assessed nutritional risk factors and individual need.
• Identifies patients at nutritional risk and communicates information with staff and providers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sound nutritional practices for normal nutrition, as well as appropriate medical nutrition therapy for individuals with a diagnosed medical condition.
• Refers patients and families as appropriate to other health and social services agencies.
• Documents clinical information, including nutrition care plans and outcomes, in patients’ electronic health record according to agency and state standards.
• Provides consultation services to medical teams as needed to assist with ongoing plans of care for nutrition management of medical conditions.
• Develops and presents nutrition education/in‑service training, media resources, and support groups for patients, clinic staff, and the community.
• Participates in the integration of Nutrition Services with other Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center programs, including Prenatal, Pediatrics, Adult Medical Services, Dental, STI/HIV, and Behavioral Health.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to assess and monitor patient care processes and develop improvement plans as needed.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new staff and dietetic interns.
• Assists in developing and reviewing nutrition education materials for health promotion.
• Participates in mandatory in‑services and drills, attends staff trainings, and engages in continuing education appropriate for professional development and job duties.
• Assists and encourages patients in identifying self‑management goals.
• Demonstrates adherence to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Develops and maintains a basic knowledge of services available at the LCHD/CHC.
• Develops and maintains a basic awareness of the Chronic Care Model processes to reduce health disparities in our communities.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of individual emergency preparedness roles.
• Reports all unusual occurrences that may involve the safety and well‑being of patients and co‑workers directly to supervisor and/or Safety Officer.
• Performs duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize clinic efficiency and productivity.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of clinic and work area.

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or a related field.
• One year of clinical or community nutrition experience desired.
• Requires current Illinois licensure as a Licensed Dietitian.
• Requires current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to an inability to pay. We provide services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the…