Clinical Dietitian: Elevating Patient Nutrition & Care

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered dietitian/nutritionist to assess and manage patient nutrition needs within an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. You will plan diet prescriptions, document care plans, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and ongoing professional development, with a focus on ensuring high-quality nutrition care across multiple hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Food Service, Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Completion of an accredited or approved supervised practice program.
• Registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for nutritional risk factors per protocol.
• Prepare nutrition assessments and care plans; follow-up and document in medical records.
• Coordinate with physicians and health care professionals to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate nutrition status.
• Maintain records and assist in data analysis and program development.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and community; develop education materials.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics / Nutrition

Supervised practice program completion

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a registered dietitian/nutritionist to assess and manage patient nutrition needs within an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. You will plan diet prescriptions, document care plans, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and ongoing professional development, with a focus on ensuring high-quality nutrition care across multiple hospital settings.