Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

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

Job summary

Join a leading not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to diversity and inclusion as a part-time Registered Dietitian. In this rewarding role, you will assess and document the nutritional needs of patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop effective care plans. You will educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic diets, ensuring that cultural needs are met. With a commitment to staying current with nutrition research, you will play a vital role in enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition is required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian with Illinois licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patients' nutritional needs using evidence-based standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic diets and nutrition support.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition Support

Cultural Competence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Master’s Degree

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 guidelines. Perform nutrition-focused physical exams, identify and provide age-specific nutritional care, and consider cultural needs of patients and families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans aimed at achieving health goals.

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

Support and supervise daily infant formula preparation, including recipe identification and calculation to meet infants' nutritional needs, when assigned.

Participate in departmental activities to enhance 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 with 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 is a leading not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare system committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the varied experiences, abilities, and talents of our colleagues. Our diverse workforce provides accessible and equitable care. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.