Entry-Level Registered Dietitian – Clinical Nutrition

Trinity Health; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a part-time Dietitian to assess nutritional status and implement the nutrition care process across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work with an inter-disciplinary team to meet patient health goals and ensure quality outcomes.

Role includes educating patients and caregivers about therapeutic diets, supervising infant formula preparation as needed, and contributing to departmental activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian with licensure in Illinois or eligible to obtain within 6 months.
• ACEND requirements completed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, interpret, plan, monitor and document nutritional status for patients.
• Perform nutrition-focused physical exams and develop care plans with the team.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and nutrition support.
• Supervise infant formula preparation and customize formulas as needed.
• Contribute to department activities to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Master’s Degree

Job description

Trinity Health in Melrose Park, IL is seeking a part-time Dietitian to assess nutritional status and implement the nutrition care process across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will work with an inter-disciplinary team to meet patient health goals and ensure quality outcomes.

Role includes educating patients and caregivers about therapeutic diets, supervising infant formula preparation as needed, and contributing to departmental activities.