Inpatient Clinical Dietitian: MNT Expert

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatients and select outpatients. You will assess, plan, and document personalized nutrition interventions based on clinical data and patient needs.

Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and pharmacy, you will write orders, monitor formulas, educate patients, and support dietary management across care transitions to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field with licensure eligibility.
• Completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice program.
• Active dietitian registration and state licensure as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide MNT care for inpatients/outpatients, assessing needs and creating care plans.
• Prescribe nutrition support and monitor tolerance and efficacy of regimens.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, and nursing to implement nutrition orders.
• Educate patients and families on diet therapy and nutrition management.
• Document nutrition plans and participate in quality and regulatory initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition-focused physical exams

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or related field

ACEND-accredited supervised practice completion

Job description

Advocate Health in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatients and select outpatients. You will assess, plan, and document personalized nutrition interventions based on clinical data and patient needs.

Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and pharmacy, you will write orders, monitor formulas, educate patients, and support dietary management across care transitions to improve outcomes.