Description
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) provides nutrition consultation and education for patients and their families who are screened at nutrition risk, identified with nutrition risk, and/or referred by physicians or other healthcare providers for nutrition-related problems, chronic disease management, management of nutrition support, to meet regulatory requirements, or for prevention and wellness. The RDN is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team who serves as the patient’s nutrition advocate. The RDN ensures that the patient’s nutrition needs are being met, including when nutrition support (enteral or parenteral) initiation and/or management is necessary, during patient care, clinic visits, and unit/clinic rounds.
The RDN is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, is involved in the education of physicians and other health professionals and contributes to the development and revision of organizational policies and guidelines. The RDN maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a major in food and nutrition.
- Registered with the American Dietetic Association or within 3 months of employment.
- Illinois licensure (L.D.) or within 3 months of employment.
- Minimum of one year experience in the acute hospital setting
