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Clinical Dietitian

Trinity Health
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • $24.33–$37.73 Per Hour
11 days ago

Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Assesses nutrition status of assigned patients and implement all components of the nutrition care process, according to food and nutrition department policies and local regulatory standards (IDPH, TJC, CMS, etc.). Monitors and evaluates nutrition interventions, makes appropriate adjustments to plans, as needed, and reports results of quality outcomes in the inpatient and outpatient setting. An entry level position to a professional career progression.

Make a meaningful difference in patient health through evidence‑based nutrition care.

We're seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary care team. In this role, you'll partner with patients, families, and clinicians to deliver personalized nutrition interventions that improve outcomes across the continuum of care.

What You'll Do

  • Assess, interpret, plan, monitor, and document patients' nutritional status and needs using evidence‑based standards of care, policies, and clinical practice guidelines.

  • Conduct comprehensive, nutrition‑focused physical exams to inform individualized care plans.

  • Deliver age‑appropriate, culturally responsive nutrition care that supports patients and their families.

  • Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute care plans aligned with patient health goals.

  • Educate patients, caregivers, students, and healthcare colleagues on therapeutic diets and nutrition support strategies to maintain or improve nutritional status.

  • When assigned, support and supervise daily infant formula preparation, including identifying requirements and calculating individualized recipes to meet each infant's nutritional needs.

  • Participate in departmental initiatives focused on enhancing patient experience and satisfaction.

  • Stay current with nutrition research and best practices, integrating new evidence into daily clinical practice.

  • Perform other related duties as needed to support patient care and departmental goals.

What You Bring

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Family & Consumer Science with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) requirements completed.

  • Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

  • Licensed (or eligible for licensure within 6 months of hire) as a Dietitian with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Preferred

  • Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly Pay Range: $24.33 - $37.73 USD

Actual compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, education, licensure, certifications, location, and internal equity.

  • Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMelrose Park, IL
IndustryHealthcare Services
Salary$24.33–$37.73 Per Hour
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results

About Company

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

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