Bilingual Nutritionist/Dietician

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities. Who We Are If you want to work for a mission-driven organization that’s impacting community health care both on a local and national level, then Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) may be the perfect place for you . As a nationally recognized leader in community health, we continue to innovate and improve our integrated care model to address the total health and wellness of our patients. Our dedicated staff are committed to advancing health equity and making a long-term impact on the health outcomes of the more than 150,000 patients that count on ACCESS as their medical home each year. Position Summary The Nutritionist/Dietician provides high-quality nutrition education, counseling, and intervention for patients in an ambulatory care setting. This role is essential in chronic disease management, diabetes education, and preventative health, empowering patients with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed dietary choices that support long-term wellness. The role involves direct patient care, program management, research participation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve overall health outcomes and enhance the quality of life for patients. Core Job Responsibilities • Educate patients and families on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and nutrition-related disorders in an outpatient setting. • Assess patients’ nutritional needs, create tailored meal plans, and coordinate care with physicians, diabetes educators, and healthcare teams. • Ensure the program meets the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognition standards, with accurate documentation and compliance. • Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Requirements/Preferences • Bachelor’s degree required. Master of Science in Dietetics or Nutrition strongly preferred. • Valid Illinois license as a Registered Dietitian required. • Certificate Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred. • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a certified diabetes educator preferred. • Experience in an outpatient diabetes center strongly preferred. • Experience with American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognition standards strongly preferred. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required • Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) and EPIC Preferred • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Working Conditions • Normal office and health center environment regularly • Local travel between health centers and community events is required; mode of transportation required. ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on positionapplied/being recruited for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated,or apply forreligious and/or medicalvaccination exemption as a part of theapplicationprocess. The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.

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