Join Southern Illinois’ leading healthcare organization, with over 380 team members who believe that in taking care of each other and our patients and clients, we create new opportunities for success and bring big dreams to life.
Essential Job Functions:
- Duties: As a member of the health care team, the Clinical Outpatient Nutrition Service Manager will:
- Coordinate all phases of nutritional care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of outpatients of all ages.
- Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient’s medical goals.
- Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional assessment and care plan in the patient’s record.
- Provide group nutrition classes on various nutrition related topics for nursing/medical assistants, clinical patients or community members.
- Function as an integral member of the clinical patient care team.
- Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals in collaboration with the Clinical Outpatient Nutrition Services Manager.
- Comply with staff and other meeting requirements of the corporation.
- Reliable transportation on the job is mandatory.
- Required to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends and early morning hours.
- May be required to provide services at other Shawnee Health Care centers.
Attendance
Employee must maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with Shawnee Health Service policies and procedures. Employee must to report to work and be on time for each scheduled shift unless scheduled absent or on approved leave in accordance with federal and/or state law. Regular employee attendance is essential to the efficient operation of Shawnee Health Service and is an essential component of employee’s job duties.
Process Improvement
Employee will promote a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team based improvement events that will support SHS process improvement goals and initiatives.
Compliance with Policies/Procedures
Employee will maintain compliance with Shawnee Health Service policies, procedures, and on-going education requirements. Employee will maintain compliance with program specific standards and regulations.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Health amp; Safety
Employee will comply with all standard operation procedures of Shawnee Health Service regarding employee health and safety, including but not limited to OSHA regulations (Blood borne Pathogen Standard and Hazardous Communication Rules), Environmental Protection Act (EPA) regulations governing waste disposal, and completion of unusual occurrence reports.
- Physical Requirements
Driving is required to perform work-related tasks or to attend seminars/workshop.
Position requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting and stretching.
Requires normal range of hearing and vision.
Requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds.
- Required Working Conditions
Climate-controlled office environment.
- Licenses amp; Certifications
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and auto liability insurance on personal vehicles.
Registration as a Registered Dietitian in Illinois.
Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Additional job duties may be required as infrequently assigned.
Remote work:
- Yes Eligible – Partial or Complete
- Employee’s job duties, in whole or part, can be performed remotely. Hybrid/remote work arrangements may be considered in accordance with the Telework Policy.
Education amp; Experience Requirements:
- Mandatory
Bachelors of Science in Nutrition.
Registered Dietitian in the State of Illinois.
- Preferred
Certified Diabetes Educator Credential.
Experience in outpatient clinic providing nutritional counseling to patients of all ages on various diets including diabetic, low sodium, low fat low cholesterol, weight loss, pediatric, and gluten free.
Experience in providing group classes or support group desirable.
Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
- Mandatory
Must have motivational interviewing skills.
Must have active listening skills.
Must be capable of independent problem solving with minimal supervision.
Must have the ability to effectively instruct others.
Must be competent in the use of computers.
Must have the ability to effectively manage confidential patient and business information.
Must be capable of high level of discretion in handling confidential information.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal in addition to interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Preferred
Bi-lingual
