Dietitian, Clinical - Full-Time

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-demand pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital is seeking a full-time Clinical Dietitian to assess and support patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and educate patients and families. The role collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to improve outcomes and participates in interdisciplinary rounds.

Responsibilities include diet prescription recommendations, documentation, and involvement in quality improvement and community education programs.

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; state licensure as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for nutritional risk factors per protocol.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans and follow-up documentation.
• Educate patients and collaborate with physicians and care teams to improve outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care planning, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related

Master's degree or specialty certification

Job description

## Dietitian, Clinical - Full-TimeApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-00266**OVERVIEW**Assess and support patients’ nutritional needs by conducting nutrition screenings, developing individualized nutrition care plans, providing patient education, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. This role also participates in interdisciplinary care planning, quality improvement initiatives, program development, and community education while maintaining high standards of documentation, patient satisfaction, and professional practice.**Schedule:** 40-hours per day**Location:** Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital, Freeport, IL**Pay Range:** $24.76 - $39.62**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. Speaks professionally at seminars, in-services and / or with the local media at least once a year.* Precepts dietetics and / or medical students. Evaluates dietetic student progress and provides appropriate feedback. May participate as a peer review team member at another hospital* Serves as a resource for other dietitians and/ or health care professionals in a specialty area. Provide at least one education session for other health care professionals a year.* Maintains CEU's as required for registration and licensure. Attends Mandatory In-service 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. Completion of an accredited or approved supervised practice program Master's Degree or Specialty Certification**CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE**Registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration.State certification/licensure to meet state specific laws for practice as a Dietitian**SKILLS AND ABILITIES** Good interpretive / analytical skills, Good interpersonal / communication skills Computer skills **SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS**While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear. Good manual dexterity to operate keyboard and telephone. The employee is occasionally has prolonged periods of sitting. Specific vision abilities required by this job inclue; close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.**LEVEL OF SUPERVISON**Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.**SUPERVISES**This position has no supervisory responsibility**PAY RANGE:**$24.76 - $39.62Mercyhealth 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 a comprehensive benefits package including:* Medical, Dental, Vision* Life & Disability Insurance* FSA/HSA Options* Generous, accruing paid time off* Paid Parental and caregiver leave* Career advancement and educational opportunities* Tuition and certification reimbursement* Certification Reimbursement* Well-being Programs* Employee Discounts* On-Demand Pay* Financial Education* Annual recognition/awards events* Partner appreciation days* Family entertainment/attractions discount* Community service/improvement opportunities