Dietitian Clinical - Full-Time

Mercyhealth; Freeport, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians. The role emphasizes documentation, program development, and mentorship for students and staff.

This is a full-time, onsite position with opportunities to contribute to quality initiatives. Required: Bachelor's in Dietetics, supervised practice, and registration; Master's or specialty certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Completion of an accredited supervised practice program.
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and risks per protocol.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Educate patients and collaborate with medical teams.
• Maintain clinical documentation and participate in program development.
• Precept dietetics students and support staff education.

Skills

Dietary analysis

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Supervised practice program

Master's degree or specialty certification

Job description

## Dietitian Clinical - Full-TimeApply: Onsite: Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital - Freeport, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-00267**Overview**This role assesses patients’ nutritional needs, develops individualized nutrition care plans, and collaborates with physicians and healthcare teams to support patient health and recovery. The position also provides nutrition education, monitors patient progress, maintains clinical documentation, contributes to program development, and serves as a resource and mentor for students and other healthcare professionals.**Schedule:** 40-hours per week **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.**Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations**To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals. Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions. Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals. Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.**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 include; close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.**Level of Supervision**Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.**Supervises**This position has no supervisory responsibility**PAY RANGE:**$51,500.80 - $82,401.28