Registered Dietitian - Family Practice Residency

Overview The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition screening, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and education of MMCI patients through an integrated approach to nutrition care. Join a team where no two days look the same. We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Dietitian to support both our Family Practice and Digestive Health clinics. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with a wide variety of patient needs, this role offers the perfect blend of collaboration, autonomy, and clinical diversity. In this unique split role, you’ll work with patients across two service lines, providing a broad and rewarding mix of clinical experiences. A significant portion of your time will focus on weight management, helping patients create sustainable lifestyle changes to meet their health goals.  You will: Provide individualized nutrition counseling to patients in Family Practice and Digestive Health settings. Support and guide patients through weight management, including medical weight loss programs. Collaborate closely with providers to create nutrition plans that align with patient diagnoses and care plans. Educate patients on topics such as healthy eating patterns, digestive health, chronic disease prevention, and behavior modification. Build strong, ongoing relationships with patients to help them make meaningful and lasting change. Participate in program development and continuous improvement initiatives. What Makes This Role Exciting: Variety that keeps you engaged: Alternate between Family Practice and Digestive Health, offering rich clinical exposure. A strong focus on patient impact: Play a key role in helping patients navigate their weight‑management journey. Room to grow: Opportunities for professional development, program involvement, and expansion of specialty skills. A supportive, collaborative culture: Work alongside a multi‑disciplinary team committed to exceptional patient care. ****This position (Registered Dietitians only) qualifies for a $5,000 sign-on bonus!!! Responsibilities PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO POLICIES & PROCEDURES Responsible for nutritional assessment completions 100% per policy Meets charting guidelines 100% of the time determined by chart audits Provides quality medical nutrition therapy as appropriate on patient care units including necessary follows and in accordance with facility policy Performs nutrition focus physical exams as medically appropriate for the diagnosis of malnutrition. Participates in the review of the Patient Satisfaction Data and contributes to the development of the action plan and implementation of the plan ACTIVELY PROVIDES NUTRITION SUPPORT THROUGH ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT OF A NUTRITION CARE PLAN, IMPLEMENTATION OF NUTRITION CARE PLAN, AND MONITORING OF NUTRITION THERAPY Works with other Nutritional Services Team members to provide nutrition therapy in a timely manner. Must participate in a required rotation for weekend and holiday coverage Writes and manages TPN and PN including, labs orders and review with pharmacological recommendation and follow up as necessary Writes and manages enteral nutrition as necessary with follow ups as needed Participates and presents in rounds, education seminars, Journal Club, team meetings, etc. to gain knowledge in Nutrition Support and medical nutrition therapy as evidenced in personal portfolio Is able to accurately document assessment and MNT in the patient EMR and menu management program. PROVIDES NUTRITION CARE OF PATIENTS ACCORDING TO REGULATORY BODIES SUCH AS JCAHO, IDPH, CARF, ETC. AND CURRENT TRENDS AND KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED ANNUALLY Maintains knowledge of regulations Analyzes performance compared to regulations and offers ways to better, efficiently comply to provide optimum nutrition care Fulfills CDR and IDPR education requirements and maintains report portfolio with education receipts for IDPH or CDR audit PROVIDES NUTRITION EDUCATION TO PATIENTS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, STAFF GROUPS, MEDIA, DIETETIC STUDENTS AND INTERNS etc. Develops and utilizes a variety of processes to determine patient education needs, ie consults, assessments, ` orders, communication with other staff, care paths, etc. Works cooperatively with Dining Hosts in determining and providing patients' education needs Assists with in-services for Dining Hosts regarding diets Provides nutrition education to patients, family members, staff, and community groups Participates in the training of the Dietetic Students and Dietetic Interns. Plans their curriculum, gives pertinent assignments, corrects and reviews assignments with interns Participates in intern Case Study Presentations, taking turn in being a preceptor Assists in doing intern's midterm and final review Qualifications Educational Requirements Education Level Field of Study Bachelor's Degree Dietetics Or Bachelor's Degree Related Field Licensure/Certification Requirements Licenses/Certifications Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Experience Requirement Work Experience Length of Experience Healthcare 1+ years Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Required English Skills Basic reading skills Basic writing skills Basic oral skills Communication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker Interaction with a wide variety of people Maintain confidential information Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor Computer Skills Intermediate computer knowledge: Ability to troubleshoot minor problems within a Windows OS, operates within a network environmen