Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Education

Carle-Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all ages on assigned nursing units and to consult with Carle Home Care. The role also represents the Hospital Food Service on the Diabetes Team.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IDFPR), and Registered Dietitian (CDR). You will contribute to patient education, menu planning, and interdisciplinary care conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IDFPR) - IL.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) - CDR

Responsibilities

• Manages nutritional care for patients on assigned units, including screening, planning, MNT, and education for patients and families.
• Guides and educates pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients toward nutritionally balanced diets with appropriate comprehension.
• Assists in planning patient menus and monitors food quality; utilizes nutrition resources (NCM).
• Participates in the scheduled test tray program and provides learning experiences for dietetic interns.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in unit interdisciplinary care conferences and assists with in-service training for diet office staff.

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all ages on assigned nursing units and to consult with Carle Home Care. The role also represents the Hospital Food Service on the Diabetes Team.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IDFPR), and Registered Dietitian (CDR). You will contribute to patient education, menu planning, and interdisciplinary care conferences.