Clinical Dietitian

Southern Illinois Healthcare

. Develop a plan of care to meet patients' nutritional needs .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeCarbondale • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $46 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing nutrition care plans, screening patients for nutritional status, and providing nutritional education to diverse groups. Proficient in assessing nutritional risks and recommending appropriate dietary interventions.

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Nutrition Care Plan DevelopmentPatient Nutritional ScreeningNutritional Support RecommendationsNutrition Education DevelopmentNutritional Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Nutrition Care PlansNutritional Status ScreeningDietary RecommendationsNutrition Education MaterialsNutrition Therapy Recommendations

Soft Skills

Consultation SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Food and NutritionRegistered Dietitian

Industry Keywords

Nutritional NeedsNutrition EducationFood & Nutrition ServicesDiet Modification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a plan of care to meet patients' nutritional needs
Screen patients to determine nutritional status
Recommend supplements, advance diets, and provide nutritional support to physicians and staff
Consult with inpatients, families, physicians, nurses, and staff to provide nutrition education
Assess and reassess patients at nutritional risk and make recommendations for nutrition therapy
Develop or order nutrition education materials for patients, employees, and the community
Review and revise modified diet information provided by Food & Nutrition Services
Provide nutritional education to employees, outpatients, and community members as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics
Registered Dietitian or license pending
No experience necessary
Ability to develop nutrition care plans
Ability to screen patients and determine nutritional status
Ability to recommend supplements, advance diets, and provide nutritional support
Ability to consult with inpatients, families, physicians, nurses, and staff
Ability to assess and reassess patients at nutritional risk
Ability to develop or order nutrition education materials
Ability to review and revise modified diet information

Benefits

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Full-time employment