Clinical Dietitian

Marion Health; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Health in Marion, IN, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian – Inpatient Services to provide medical nutrition therapy across acute care units. You will identify nutrition problems, develop evidence-based care plans, and document patient status to support interdisciplinary treatment goals.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with focus on inpatient nutrition support, malnutrition identification, and timely interventions, with potential cross-coverage for outpatient services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition or related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or registry within 6 months of hire date.
• Licensed Dietitian in Indiana or licensure within 30 days of registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process for hospitalized patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and social work to optimize outcomes.
• Support potential outpatient coverage as operational needs require.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Indiana licensure or 30 days post-registry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian – Inpatient Services provides comprehensive medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process for hospitalized patients across acute care service lines. This position is responsible for identifying nutrition problems, developing evidence-based nutrition care plans, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation that reflects the patient’s nutritional status and supports interdisciplinary treatment goals.

The Clinical Dietitian functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, nursing, pharmacy, case management, and other clinical disciplines to optimize patient outcomes through individualized nutrition care. Special emphasis is placed on nutrition support for medically complex patients, malnutrition identification and documentation, and timely intervention for patients at nutritional risk. While the primary focus of this role is inpatient acute care, the position may also provide cross coverage for outpatient nutrition services as operational needs require.

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition or related field from an accredited institution with coursework approved by applicable nutrition and dietetics accrediting agencies.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or obtain registry within 6 months of hire date.
• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Indiana or obtain licensure within 30 days of obtaining registry.

Preferred Job Requirements

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Excellent time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve, multi-task in a fast-paced setting and work well in a team environment.
• Developed computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office, telephone system and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• High degree of accuracy with concentration and close attention to detail.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.