Job Description
Overview
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education of MMCI patients through an integrated approach to nutrition care.
Join a team where no two days look the same. We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Dietitian to support both our Family Practice and Digestive Health clinics. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with a wide variety of patient needs, this role offers the perfect blend of collaboration, autonomy, and clinical diversity. In this unique split role, you’ll work with patients across two service lines, providing a broad and rewarding mix of clinical experiences. A significant portion of your time will focus on weight management, helping patients create sustainable lifestyle changes to meet their health goals. You will: - Provide individualized nutrition counseling to patients in Family Practice and Digestive Health settings.
- Support and guide patients through weight management, including medical weight loss programs.
- Collaborate closely with providers to create nutrition plans that align with patient diagnoses and care plans.
- Educate patients on topics such as healthy eating patterns, digestive health, chronic disease prevention, and behavior modification.
- Build strong, ongoing relationships with patients to help them make meaningful and lasting change.
- Participate in program development and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Makes This Role Exciting: - Variety that keeps you engaged: Alternate between Family Practice and Digestive Health, offering rich clinical exposure.
- A strong focus on patient impact: Play a key role in helping patients navigate their weight‑management journey.
- Room to grow: Opportunities for professional development, program involvement, and expansion of specialty skills.
- A supportive, collaborative culture: Work alongside a multi‑disciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care.
****This position (Registered Dietitians only) qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!!! Qualifications
Educational Requirements Education Level Field of Study Bachelor's Degree
Dietetics
Or Bachelor's Degree
Related Field
Licensure/Certification Requirements Licenses/Certifications Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Experience Requirement Work Experience Length of Experience Healthcare
1+ years
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Required English Skills
Basic reading skills
Basic writing skills
Basic oral skills
Communication Skills
Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker
Interaction with a wide variety of people
Maintain confidential information
Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information
Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor
Computer Skills
Intermediate computer knowledge: Ability to troubleshoot minor problems within a Windows OS, operates within a network environment, uses spreadsheet, database, word processing, and internet applications proficiently. Learns new applications without difficulty and is able to aid others in immediate work area with computer questions.
Responsibilities
PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO POLICIES & PROCEDURES - Responsible for nutritional assessment completions 100% per policy
- Meets charting guidelines 100% of the time determined by chart audits
- Provides quality medical nutrition therapy as appropriate on patient care units including necessary follows and in accordance with facility policy
- Performs nutrition focus physical exams as medically appropriate for the diagnosis of malnutrition.
- Participates in the review of the Patient Satisfaction Data and contributes to the development of the action plan and implementation of the plan
ACTIVELY PROVIDES NUTRITION SUPPORT THROUGH ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF A NUTRITION CARE PLAN, IMPLEMENTATION OF NUTRITION CARE PLAN, AND MONITORING OF NUTRITION THERAPY - Works with other Nutritional Services Team members to provide nutrition therapy in a timely manner. Must participate in a required rotation for weekend and holiday coverage
- Writes and manages TPN and PN including, labs orders and review with pharmacological recommendation and follow up as necessary
- Writes and manages enteral nutrition as necessary with follow ups as needed
- Participates and presents in rounds, education seminars, Journal Club, team meetings, etc. to gain knowledge in Nutrition Support and medical nutrition therapy as evidenced in personal portfolio
- Is able to accurately document assessment and MNT in the patient EMR and menu management program.
PROVIDES NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO REGULATORY BODIES SUCH AS JCAHO, IDPH, CARF, ETC. AND CURRENT TRENDS AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED ANNUALLY - Maintains knowledge of regulations
- Analyzes performance compared to regulations and offers ways to better, efficiently comply to provide optimum nutrition care
- Fulfills CDR and IDPR education requirements and maintains report portfolio with education receipts for IDPH or CDR audit
PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, STAFF GROUPS, MEDIA, DIETETIC STUDENTS AND INTERNS etc. - Develops and utilizes a variety of processes to determine patient education needs, ie consults, assessments, ` orders, communication with other staff, care paths, etc.
- Works cooperatively with Dining Hosts in determining and providing patients' education needs
- Assists with in-services for Dining Hosts regarding diets
- Provides nutrition education to patients, family members, staff, and community groups
- Participates in the training of the Dietetic Students and Dietetic Interns. Plans their curriculum, gives pertinent assignments, corrects and reviews assignments with interns
- Participates in intern Case Study Presentations, taking turn in being a preceptor
- Assists in doing intern's midterm and final review
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $26.1per hour - $43.59per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Internship, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work, Weekend work