Clinical Dietitian

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian screens and assesses patients' nutritional status, develops and implements nutrition care plans, and provides nutrition education. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the development of new programs and policies. The position also requires participation in quality improvement initiatives and ensuring patient satisfaction through high-quality meal services and education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Mercyhealth's Culture of Excellence, focusing on quality, service, partnering, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in Dietetics, Food Service, Food and Nutrition or related.
Completion of an accredited or approved supervised practice program.
Registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration.
State certification/licensure to meet state specific laws for practice as a Dietitian.
Good interpretive / analytical skills.
Good interpersonal / communication skills.
Computer skills.
Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk or hear.
Good manual dexterity to operate keyboard and telephone.
Close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.

Responsibilities

Screens and assesses patients' status for nutritional risk factors per protocol, including gathering information on nutrition history, medical record review, and anthropometrics.
Prepares Nutrition assessment based upon information obtained from history, including recommendation of appropriate diet prescription.
Plans nutrition care goals, completes timely follow-up and documentation in the medical record.
Develops and implements plan of care based on assessment of nutritional needs and available sources, and correlates plan with other healthcare professionals.
Evaluates nutritional care and provides follow-up continuity of care.
Consults with physicians and other health care professionals to determine patient's nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
Organizes daily tasks to complete needed activities in a timely manner.
Participates as a team player with the rest of the clinical nutrition staff by communicating effectively and identifying priority duties.
Participates in clinical meetings to discuss policy and procedures and other topics.
Participates in interdisciplinary care rounds by providing input regarding patient nutrition status.
Discusses nutrition related problems with medical, nursing, and ancillary staff to improve nutrition status of assigned patients.
Maintains accurate records and assists in statistical analysis of data.
Assists in developing new programs including business plans as needed.
Assists in developing policies and procedures as appropriate.
Completes data for Clinical Productivity monthly.
Participates in food tasting panels, test trays, meal rounds, etc. to achieve / maintain above average ratings on patient satisfaction surveys.
Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and for standards of palatability and appearance.
Provides nutrition education to patients, the community, students and other health care professionals.
Develops nutrition education materials, programs, displays, etc.
Maintains CEU's as required for registration and licensure.
Attends Mandatory Inservice and completes online education as requested.