Clinical Dietitian
About The Position
The Clinical Dietitian provides nutritional care to patients at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois. The role assesses patient nutritional status, develops and coordinates care plans, and evaluates their impact and effectiveness. It also provides nutrition education to patients and families, approves supplements as appropriate, and assists in developing a hospital formulary suited to the patient population. This is a full-time, day-shift position in Nutrition Services. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. The hospital describes its interview process as streamlined, with one interview, quick decision-making, and flexible scheduling. The compensation estimate is $58,614.40 to $84,884.80 annually. The final starting compensation depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian required (CMS requirement).
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ nutritional status, formulate care plans, coordinate their implementation, and evaluate their impact and effectiveness.
- Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
- Approve supplements as appropriate.
- Assist in developing a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
- Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform
- 401(k) retirement plan
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
