Dietician Clinical

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Screens and assesses patients' status for nutritional risk factors per protocol. This may include gathering information on the nutrition history, medical record review, anthropometrics.
• Prepares Nutrition assessment based upon information obtained from history, including recommendation of appropriate diet prescription. Plans nutrition care goals, completes timely follow-up and documentation in the medical record. Develops and implements plan of care based assessment of nutritional needs and available sources, and correlates plan with other healthcare. Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow up continuity of care. Consults with physicians and other health care professionals to determine patient's nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
• Organizes daily tasks to complete needed activities in a timely manner. Participates as a team player with the rest of the clinical nutrition staff by communicating effectively and identifying priority duties. Participates in clinical meetings to discuss policy and procedures and other topics.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care rounds by providing input regarding patient nutrition status. Discusses nutrition related problems with medical, nursing, and ancillary staff to improve nutrition status of assigned patients.
• Maintains accurate records and assists in statistical analysis of data. Assists in developing new programs including business plans as needed. Assists in developing policies and procedures as appropriate. Completes data for Clinical Productivity monthly.
• Participates in food tasting panels, test trays, meal rounds, etc. to achieve / maintain above average ratings on patient satisfaction surveys. Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance.
• Provides nutrition education to patients, the community, students and other health care professionals. Develops nutrition education materials, programs, displays, etc.
• Maintains CEU's as required for registration and licensure. Attends Mandatory Inservice and completes online education as requested.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in Dietetics, Food Service, Food and Nutrition or related field. Completion of an accredited or approved supervised practice program

Certification and Licensure

Registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration.

State certification/licensure to meet state specific laws for practice as a Dietitian

PAY RANGE:

$23.33 - $37.33

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women