Licensed Dietitian Clinical

Mercyhealth; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois seeks a Registered Dietitian to assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to support recovery. The role emphasizes education for patients, families, and staff, plus ongoing documentation and program development.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics with RD registration; a Master’s or specialty certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college in Dietetics, Food Service, Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Completion of an accredited or approved supervised practice program.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State certification/licensure to meet state laws for practice as a Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Screens and assesses patients' nutritional risk factors per protocol.
• Prepares nutrition assessments and diet prescriptions based on intake and history.
• Plans nutrition care goals and follows up with documentation in the medical record.
• Consults with physicians and other health care professionals to determine dietary needs and restrictions.
• Maintains records, participates in policy discussions, and supports program development and education sessions.
• Precepts dietetics students and provides feedback on progress.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Master's degree or specialty certification

Job description

OverviewThis 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 weekEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesScreens 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 hospitalServes 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.Education and ExperienceBachelor'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 programMaster's Degree or Specialty CertificationCertification and LicensureRegistered with Commission on Dietetic Registration.State certification/licensure to meet state specific laws for practice as a DietitianPAY RANGE:$51,500.80 - $82,401.28Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women