In this role, you’ll work closely with clinical teams to assess, treat, and monitor patients’ nutritional needs across diverse populations.
What You’ll DoDeliver Clinical Nutrition Care- Assess, interpret, and document patients’ nutritional status
- Perform nutrition-focused physical exams
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
- Monitor progress and adjust interventions based on outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient goals
- Provide culturally competent, age-specific care across the lifespan
- Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff on:
- Therapeutic diets
- Nutrition support
- Strategies to improve or maintain nutrition status
- Support infant formula preparation when assigned
- Calculate and individualize formula to meet specific nutritional needs
- Support initiatives that improve patient satisfaction and service quality
- Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork
- Keep up with the latest nutrition research and apply it in practice
- Participate in quality improvement efforts
- Support department goals and take on additional responsibilities as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field (required)
- Master’s degree (preferred)
- ACEND-accredited program completion required
- 1-2 years of experience preferred
- Registered Dietitian (CDR)
- Illinois Dietitian License (IDFPR)
- Must obtain both within 6 months of hire
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership (preferred)
- EPIC and/or similar EMR systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills
- Foodservice software experience (a plus)
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
- Registered Dietitian (CDR)
- Illinois Dietitian License (IDFPR)
- 1-2 years of experience
What We Do
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
