Registered Dietitian (RD) – Inpatient Clinical

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and home care settings. You will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, and deliver patient education tailored to patients of all ages in collaboration with the care team.

The role emphasizes menu planning, monitoring food quality, participating in care conferences, and contributing to staff training and education materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IDFPR) and Registered Dietitian (CDR) required.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and patient education.
• Creativity in guiding diverse age groups toward balanced diets.
• Excellent communication, monitoring, and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and home care settings.
• Assess nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver nutrition education tailored to patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and assist in menu planning.
• Monitor food quality and contribute to staff training materials.

Skills

RD license (IDFPR) & RD (CDR)

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education & teaching

Creativity for diverse age groups

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Role Overview:
The Clinical Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy across diverse patient populations in inpatient and home care settings. They manage nutritional care, perform screenings, develop care plans, and deliver nutrition education tailored to patients of all ages. The role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, assisting in menu planning, monitoring food quality, participating in care conferences, and contributing to staff training and patient education materials. The dietitian also consults for home care and represents the hospital on the Diabetes Team, ensuring high-quality nutrition services and patient outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (IDFPR) and Registered Dietitian (CDR)
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Creativity in guiding diverse age groups toward balanced diets
• Excellent communication, monitoring, and teaching skills