Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

Loyola Medicine; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Registered Dietitian to assess and document patients' nutritional needs. This role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to create tailored care plans and educating patients and caregivers about nutrition. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and possess a passion for improving patient health outcomes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact on community health. If you're ready to contribute your expertise in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Family & Consumer Science required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian and licensed in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document nutritional status of patients using evidence-based standards.
• Educate patients and healthcare colleagues on therapeutic diets and nutrition support.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Nutrition-focused physical exams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Master’s Degree in Nutrition

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Assess, interpret, plan, monitor, and document the nutritional status and needs of patients using evidence-based standards, policies, and practice guidelines. Perform nutrition-focused physical exams. Provide age-specific and culturally sensitive nutrition care. Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team to develop and implement care plans to meet patient health goals.

Educate patients, caregivers, students, and healthcare colleagues on therapeutic diets and nutrition support to maintain or improve nutritional status.

If assigned, support and supervise the infant formula preparation routine, including recipe identification and calculation to meet infants' nutritional needs.

Participate in departmental activities to improve patient satisfaction.

Stay current with nutrition research and incorporate findings into daily practice. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Family & Consumer Science with ACEND accreditation.

Preferred: Master’s Degree.

Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed as a Dietitian by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Registration and licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $58,240 - $78,478.40 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification, and peer comparisons.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health, a large not-for-profit Catholic healthcare system, values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace colleagues' varied experiences, backgrounds, and talents to provide accessible, equitable care. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.