Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Care Planning

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist to screen and assess patients for nutritional risk, plan and implement diet prescriptions, and coordinate care with physicians and the healthcare team in Rockford, Illinois. The role emphasizes documentation, follow-up, and quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate nutrition education, participating in interdisciplinary rounds, and maintaining compliance with nutrition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food Service, or related field; RD eligibility/registration within one year of hire.
• Completion of an accredited supervised practice program.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for nutritional risk factors per protocol.
• Prepare and implement nutrition care plans and follow-up.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and physicians to determine nutritional needs.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Foodservice coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field

Master’s degree in Dietetics (preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist to screen and assess patients for nutritional risk, plan and implement diet prescriptions, and coordinate care with physicians and the healthcare team in Rockford, Illinois. The role emphasizes documentation, follow-up, and quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate nutrition education, participating in interdisciplinary rounds, and maintaining compliance with nutrition