Dietitian

Trinity Health•Silvis, IL

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE Assists in planning and coordinating clinical dietetics to provide optimal nutritional care and counseling for weight management clients. Assesses patients’ nutritional needs, readiness for lifestyle changes, and formulates individualized care plans using evidence-based practices. Provides nutrition education to treat chronic diseases, including diabetes, and participates in individual and group education sessions. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve nutrition care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Plans, coordinates, and delivers nutrition services for clients enrolled in bariatric, Optifast/Optitrim, and traditional weight reduction programs. Assesses patients’ nutritional needs, readiness for change, and formulates individualized care and education plans based on chronic conditions, age, and personal goals. Develops, evaluates, and revises educational materials and conducts both individual and group nutrition education sessions, including evening classes. Provides competent, age-appropriate care across populations including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients. Collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to promote nutrition interventions that support chronic disease management and overall wellness. Leads and participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet regulatory standards such as TJC and Bariatric Center of Excellence criteria. Monitors food diaries, identifies food-drug interactions, and provides actionable recommendations and nutrition education accordingly. Mentors and supervises dietetic interns and provides consultation and training to staff, patients, and community groups. Implements and evaluates medical nutrition therapy interventions, documenting care and outcomes accurately in the medical record. Develops and facilitates support groups, cooking classes, shopping trips, and community outreach activities to reinforce nutrition education. Participates in department meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to maintain current knowledge and skills. Creates marketing materials and promotes nutrition services to internal teams, external providers, and community businesses. Ensures compliance with all hospital, safety, confidentiality, and dress code policies, maintaining a professional and ethical standard. Manages billing, charge entry, and periodic quality review related to nutrition services in alignment with hospital financial procedures. Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, or a related field from a four-year university.
Completion of an accredited Coordinated Undergraduate Program, dietetic internship, traineeship, or equivalent experience approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Registered Dietitian) required upon hire or within 60 days if eligible.
Current licensure as a Dietitian in the state of Iowa required upon hire; must obtain Illinois license within 6 months if applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within 3 months of hire.
One to two years of experience in clinical dietetics, preferably including one-on-one nutrition counseling, is recommended.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, organize educational programs, and build professional relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Strong organizational, management skills, and motivation for continuous professional growth and quality improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, vendors, and clinical staff to deliver effective nutrition care.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Adult Weight Management (or willingness to obtain within 3 years) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification within 2 years is desirable.
Current membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly ADA) recommended.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and delivers nutrition services for clients enrolled in bariatric, Optifast/Optitrim, and traditional weight reduction programs.
Assesses patients’ nutritional needs, readiness for change, and formulates individualized care and education plans based on chronic conditions, age, and personal goals.
Develops, evaluates, and revises educational materials and conducts both individual and group nutrition education sessions, including evening classes.
Provides competent, age-appropriate care across populations including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric clients.
Collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to promote nutrition interventions that support chronic disease management and overall wellness.
Leads and participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet regulatory standards such as TJC and Bariatric Center of Excellence criteria.
Monitors food diaries, identifies food-drug interactions, and provides actionable recommendations and nutrition education accordingly.
Mentors and supervises dietetic interns and provides consultation and training to staff, patients, and community groups.
Implements and evaluates medical nutrition therapy interventions, documenting care and outcomes accurately in the medical record.
Develops and facilitates support groups, cooking classes, shopping trips, and community outreach activities to reinforce nutrition education.
Participates in department meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to maintain current knowledge and skills.
Creates marketing materials and promotes nutrition services to internal teams, external providers, and community businesses.
Ensures compliance with all hospital, safety, confidentiality, and dress code policies, maintaining a professional and ethical standard.
Manages billing, charge entry, and periodic quality review related to nutrition services in alignment with hospital financial procedures.
Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.