Limitless Decatur
Clinical Dietitican
Location: US-IL-Decatur
Job Details
ID: 2026-31792
Category: Support Services
Position Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: USD 25.72 – 39.86 per hour
Overview The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for compassionately providing inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy. This position functions as part of a team to ensure the delivery of evidence-based nutrition care. He/She provides nutrition care utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and documents patient interactions in the electronic medical record.
Full time and part time positions available
Day shift
Weekend rotation
Sign on bonus!
Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Dietetics or related field
Graduate of an Accredited Dietetic Internship or Cooperative Program recognized through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist recognized through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or registry‑eligible, and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Licensure must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date if registry‑eligible status.
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Dietetics or related field
Preferred:
One year experience as a Registered Dietitian
Must maintain Professional Development Portfolio and Continuing Education to maintain registration and licensure.
Responsibilities RDs will prioritize their daily workload to ensure the daily workload in completed in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for providing services to outside contracts as negotiated with the Decatur Memorial Hospital Food and Nutrition Services Department. The Clinical Dietitian will be part of the rotating weekend and holiday schedules. Exact daily times may vary based on patient case load, needs of the RD contract, meetings, intern mentoring, and other tasks that may arise. In this role, the clinical dietitian will direct, teach, and mentor dietetic interns from various universities/colleges. He/She will practice in accordance with the organization and department missions and values.
Utilize the Nutrition Care Process as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and in accordance with Decatur Memorial Hospitals “Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and Reassessment of Patients” policy
Provide nutrition counseling and/or education to patients and/or caregivers based on assessment of individual learning needs
Work in partnership with the interdisciplinary team and participate in patient care rounds as able
Provide supervised learning experience for dietetic interns and students when appropriate
Communicate and collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Services staff to provide the patient with the best care possible
Participate in Quality Improvement and Cost Control projects related to patient care and nutrition service
Develop and provide education to the hospital and the community to promote a culture that values nutrition services
Support the continuum of care by making referrals to appropriate outpatient services when applicable
Participate in departmental, organization, or community teams and committees when appropriate
Maintain high level of competency and professional development related to nutrition trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice
Appropriately utilize independent decision making and the “Medical Nutrition Therapy Order Implementation” policy to implement or modify nutrition‑related orders to provide efficient and optimal nutrition care, including tube feeding and total parenteral nutrition if physician consults RD to manage. Initiates communication with physician and other care providers to coordinate patient care.
Integrate nutrition care with other treatment modalities. Interpret biochemical and clinical data, identifies and monitors patients at nutritional risk; provide a variety of nutritional therapy interventions to resolve nutritional crisis and to ensure health maintenance. Independently, manages nutrition care for patients utilizing medical staff approved orders protocol.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY – Prevent Harm; COURTESY – Serve Others; QUALITY – Improve Outcomes; EFFICIENCY – Reduce Waste. Perform other duties as assigned to elevate the role of the dietitian.
General Skill Requirements
Adaptability – adapts to changes, manages competing demands, accepts criticism and feedback, changes approach to fit situation, works under pressure and on an irregular schedule.
Attendance and Punctuality – schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communications – expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Concentration – maintains attention to detail over extended periods; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
Cooperation – establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to co‑workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Job Knowledge – competent in required skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; demonstrates understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning; includes appropriate people in decision‑making; makes timely decisions; maintains confidential information.
Organization – maintain organizational skills to efficiently perform daily tasks and complete workload.
Problem Solving – identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; resolves problems early; works well in group problem‑solving situations.
Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; displays commitment to excellence; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity – meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; achieves established goals.
Supervision – able to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; able to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.
Environmental Factors This position is performed within an environment of minimal exposure to irritating, unpleasant, or hazardous elements or conditions.
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to sit and move through an office environment.
The employee will be required to work in an environment of infectious disease.
The employee will demonstrate the ability to attend to visual details.
The employee will be able to function in an environment with alarm bells, telephones, and other sounds.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to sit and move through an office environment.
The employee will be required to work in an environment of infectious disease.
Mental Demands
Ability to work under stress and to adapt changing conditions.
Analyze information or data.
Plan sequence of operations or actions.
Make decisions of moderate to substantial effects, with a variety of alternatives and moderate to substantial consequences.
Use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, deal with abstract variables.
Comprehend written basic instructions, safety rules, and office memoranda at a high school graduate level.
Ability to compose written communication using standard business English at a high school graduate level.
Ability to comprehend verbal sentences and instructions at a high school graduate level.
Ability to converse in Standard English at a high school graduate level.
Note Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.
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Job Details
ID: 2026-31792
Category: Support Services
Position Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: USD 25.72 – 39.86 per hour
Overview The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for compassionately providing inpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy. This position functions as part of a team to ensure the delivery of evidence-based nutrition care. He/She provides nutrition care utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and documents patient interactions in the electronic medical record.
Full time and part time positions available
Day shift
Weekend rotation
Sign on bonus!
Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree in Dietetics or related field
Graduate of an Accredited Dietetic Internship or Cooperative Program recognized through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist recognized through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or registry‑eligible, and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Licensure must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date if registry‑eligible status.
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Dietetics or related field
Preferred:
One year experience as a Registered Dietitian
Must maintain Professional Development Portfolio and Continuing Education to maintain registration and licensure.
Responsibilities RDs will prioritize their daily workload to ensure the daily workload in completed in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for providing services to outside contracts as negotiated with the Decatur Memorial Hospital Food and Nutrition Services Department. The Clinical Dietitian will be part of the rotating weekend and holiday schedules. Exact daily times may vary based on patient case load, needs of the RD contract, meetings, intern mentoring, and other tasks that may arise. In this role, the clinical dietitian will direct, teach, and mentor dietetic interns from various universities/colleges. He/She will practice in accordance with the organization and department missions and values.
Utilize the Nutrition Care Process as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and in accordance with Decatur Memorial Hospitals “Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and Reassessment of Patients” policy
Provide nutrition counseling and/or education to patients and/or caregivers based on assessment of individual learning needs
Work in partnership with the interdisciplinary team and participate in patient care rounds as able
Provide supervised learning experience for dietetic interns and students when appropriate
Communicate and collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Services staff to provide the patient with the best care possible
Participate in Quality Improvement and Cost Control projects related to patient care and nutrition service
Develop and provide education to the hospital and the community to promote a culture that values nutrition services
Support the continuum of care by making referrals to appropriate outpatient services when applicable
Participate in departmental, organization, or community teams and committees when appropriate
Maintain high level of competency and professional development related to nutrition trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice
Appropriately utilize independent decision making and the “Medical Nutrition Therapy Order Implementation” policy to implement or modify nutrition‑related orders to provide efficient and optimal nutrition care, including tube feeding and total parenteral nutrition if physician consults RD to manage. Initiates communication with physician and other care providers to coordinate patient care.
Integrate nutrition care with other treatment modalities. Interpret biochemical and clinical data, identifies and monitors patients at nutritional risk; provide a variety of nutritional therapy interventions to resolve nutritional crisis and to ensure health maintenance. Independently, manages nutrition care for patients utilizing medical staff approved orders protocol.
Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY – Prevent Harm; COURTESY – Serve Others; QUALITY – Improve Outcomes; EFFICIENCY – Reduce Waste. Perform other duties as assigned to elevate the role of the dietitian.
General Skill Requirements
Adaptability – adapts to changes, manages competing demands, accepts criticism and feedback, changes approach to fit situation, works under pressure and on an irregular schedule.
Attendance and Punctuality – schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Communications – expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Concentration – maintains attention to detail over extended periods; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
Cooperation – establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to co‑workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Job Knowledge – competent in required skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; demonstrates understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning; includes appropriate people in decision‑making; makes timely decisions; maintains confidential information.
Organization – maintain organizational skills to efficiently perform daily tasks and complete workload.
Problem Solving – identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; resolves problems early; works well in group problem‑solving situations.
Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; displays commitment to excellence; seeks ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity – meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly; achieves established goals.
Supervision – able to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; able to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.
Environmental Factors This position is performed within an environment of minimal exposure to irritating, unpleasant, or hazardous elements or conditions.
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to sit and move through an office environment.
The employee will be required to work in an environment of infectious disease.
The employee will demonstrate the ability to attend to visual details.
The employee will be able to function in an environment with alarm bells, telephones, and other sounds.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to sit and move through an office environment.
The employee will be required to work in an environment of infectious disease.
Mental Demands
Ability to work under stress and to adapt changing conditions.
Analyze information or data.
Plan sequence of operations or actions.
Make decisions of moderate to substantial effects, with a variety of alternatives and moderate to substantial consequences.
Use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, deal with abstract variables.
Comprehend written basic instructions, safety rules, and office memoranda at a high school graduate level.
Ability to compose written communication using standard business English at a high school graduate level.
Ability to comprehend verbal sentences and instructions at a high school graduate level.
Ability to converse in Standard English at a high school graduate level.
Note Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.
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