Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Care Planner

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for a full-time day shift. The role focuses on delivering patient nutrition care, assessing status, and coordinating care plans.

You will educate patients and families about nutrition, approve appropriate supplements, and contribute to formulary decisions to support the patient population. Education requires Registered Dietitian credentials; healthcare experience is desirable, with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required (CMS requirement).
• One year healthcare experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate patient nutritional care and assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates a care plan, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness.
• Provides nutrition education to patients/families.
• Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Prime Healthcare's St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for a full-time day shift. The role focuses on delivering patient nutrition care, assessing status, and coordinating care plans.

You will educate patients and families about nutrition, approve appropriate supplements, and contribute to formulary decisions to support the patient population. Education requires Registered Dietitian credentials; healthcare experience is desirable, with a comprehensive