Job Title Department Shift:
Nutritionist I, Bilingual Cook County Health Mon, Wed, Thur, & Friday 8 am- 4pm
Tuesday 10 am -6 pm Sat - Sun 10am - 6pm ( 2x per month)
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
* Knowledge of Quality Improvement methods
* Knowledge of diabetes care, diabetes self-management and food and nutrition
* Skilled in applying current American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards in patient
management
* Skilled in delivering information to patients and clinical staff
* Ability to apply learned knowledge of modern principles and practices of Medical Nutrition
Therapy
* Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other members of the Health Care Team for
the enhancement of patient care
* Ability to teach and conduct in-service trainings
* Ability to assess impact of diet on diabetic patients
* Ability to prepare education plans for diabetics
* Ability to plan and develop nutritional education materials for patients
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for
adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited
to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment
requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering
and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide
policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions
When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
*Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER