Food Service Clinical Dietitian

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

22d•$26 - $44

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all ages and disease states on assigned nursing units, consults to Carle Home Care, and represents Hospital Food Service on the Diabetes Team. The role manages and monitors patients’ nutrition care, supports patient education and menu quality, and collaborates with other disciplines and dietetic interns.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Registered Dietitian (RD) certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Responsibilities

Manage nutritional care for patients on assigned units, including screening nutritional status, planning nutrition care, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy, and educating patients and families.
Guide and educate pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients toward a nutritionally balanced diet, adapting communication to their level of comprehension.
Assist in planning patient menus and monitor food quality.
Use the NCM and other nutrition-related resources effectively and accurately.
Participate in the scheduled test tray program.
Provide learning experiences for dietetic interns as outlined in their program.
Participate with other disciplines in unit interdisciplinary care conferences.
Assist with in-service training for diet office personnel and staff.
Consult to Carle Home Care as required by licensing agencies.
Assist in developing patient education materials.
Continuously monitor patients on assigned nursing units to ensure quality nutrition care services.
Represent Hospital Food Service on the Diabetes Team.