Clinical Dietitian — Acute Care Impact & Growth

Vista Health System; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to join our patient-centered care team. The RD will provide comprehensive nutrition care, assessments, and individualized plans for patients in acute settings.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of clinical experience and hold RD/RDN credentials, with licensure in Illinois. Collaboration with physicians and staff is essential to ensure quality nutrition orders and education across inpatient and outpatient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Active Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential.
• State licensure or eligibility to practice dietetics in Illinois.
• 1–3 years of clinical or acute care setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active dietetic registration and licensure, with ongoing CE requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients with varying acuity.
• Provide care to in-patients and out-patients as needed.
• Develop and implement nutrition intervention plans per the Nutrition Care Process.
• Document nutrition care plans in medical records, including assessment and progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and Nutrition Services to ensure orders are followed.
• Educate staff and patients on food safety, sanitation, and HIPAA compliance.
• Track clinical productivity and maintain scheduling and billing records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

ACEND-accredited coursework

Job description

Vista Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to join our patient-centered care team. The RD will provide comprehensive nutrition care, assessments, and individualized plans for patients in acute settings.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of clinical experience and hold RD/RDN credentials, with licensure in Illinois. Collaboration with physicians and staff is essential to ensure quality nutrition orders and education across inpatient and outpatient care.