Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Olney, IL is seeking a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist to provide medical nutrition therapy aligned with patient goals, demographics, and cultural needs.

The role focuses on assessment, monitoring, and education, mentoring dietetic interns, and contributing to patient education materials and in-service training.

Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IDFPR) in Illinois.
• Registered Dietitian (CDR) certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with patient goals.
• Identify age-specific nutrition counseling respecting cultural needs for patients and families.
• Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document nutritional status using established standards and guidelines.
• Develop, review and implement educational materials to meet patient and professional needs.
• Participate in the scheduled test-tray program.
• Provide learning experiences for dietetic interns as outlined in their program.
• Assist with in-service training for diet office personnel and staff.
• Assist in developing patient education materials.
• Provide continual monitoring of patients on assigned nursing units to ensure quality of nutrition care services.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutritional Assessment

Nutritional Monitoring

Patient Care Services

Educational Material Development

Cultural Sensitivity

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.
• Identify and provide age‑specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.
• Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals.
• Participate in the scheduled test‑tray program.
• Provide learning experience for dietetic interns as outlined in their program.
• Assist with in‑service training for diet office personnel and staff.
• Assist in the development of patient education materials.
• Provide continual monitoring of patients on assigned nursing units to ensure quality of nutrition care services.

Requirements

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Bachelor's Degree: Related Field (Required)

Hard Skills

• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Nutritional Assessment
• Nutritional Monitoring
• Patient Care Services
• Educational Material Development

Soft Skills

• Cultural Sensitivity
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - IDFPR
• Registered Dietitian - CDR