Clinical Dietitian - Hospital Nutrition & Care

Mercy Health Corporation; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement plan

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL seeks a registered dietitian to assess nutritional needs, plan patient-centered care, and collaborate with your healthcare team to support recovery.

You will educate patients and families, monitor progress, and help ensure meals meet safety and dietary standards while contributing to quality improvement and program development. The role requires CEU maintenance and licensure activity; both Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics and RD eligibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian or eligible with registration within one year of hire.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Dietetics or related field from accredited program.
• Active involvement in continuing education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Screens and assesses nutritional risk factors per protocol and gathers history.
• Plans nutrition care goals and follows up with documentation in medical records.
• Consults with physicians and healthcare professionals to determine needs and diet restrictions.
• Organizes daily tasks and participates in policy/procedure discussions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care rounds and shares nutrition input.
• Maintains records and assists in program development and data analysis.
• Inspects meals for conformance to prescribed diets and palatability.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and community; develops materials.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Diet planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education materials development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Master's degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL seeks a registered dietitian to assess nutritional needs, plan patient-centered care, and collaborate with your healthcare team to support recovery.

You will educate patients and families, monitor progress, and help ensure meals meet safety and dietary standards while contributing to quality improvement and program development. The role requires CEU maintenance and licensure activity; both Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics and RD eligibility are expected.