Clinical Dietician

Transform Lives Through Nutrition.
Registered Dietitian (RD)

Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, IL
Pay Range: $32.38 - $48.58 per hour
Schedule: PRN
Every Meal Is an Opportunity to Heal.

At Gateway Regional Medical Center , nutrition is an essential part of exceptional patient care. As a Registered Dietitian , you'll partner with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized nutrition plans that promote healing, improve outcomes, and empower patients to live healthier lives.

If you're passionate about evidence-based nutrition, patient education, and making a meaningful difference, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

♥ Why Choose Gateway Regional Medical Center?
Competitive Pay

Earn $32.38 - $48.58 per hour
Outstanding Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Supportive and collaborative Behavioral Health team
• Opportunities to expand your behavioral health expertise
• Meaningful work that directly impacts patient outcomes
• Serve a community where you can truly make a lasting impact.

A Career That Makes a Difference

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Work with diverse patient populations across multiple specialties
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
• Stable employment with one of the region's trusted healthcare providers
• Serve a community where you can truly make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

As a Registered Dietitian , you'll provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, and medical nutrition therapy to support optimal patient outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assessing patients' nutritional status and developing individualized nutrition care plans

Providing medical nutrition therapy for patients with acute and chronic health conditions

Conducting nutrition screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluations to monitor patient progress

Educating patients and families on disease-specific diets, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle modifications

Collaborating with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, pharmacists, and case management to coordinate patient care

Working closely with Food & Nutrition Services to ensure patients receive appropriate therapeutic diets

Documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR)

Participating in quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and community wellness programs

♥ Promoting evidence-based nutrition practices that improve patient health and recovery

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the State of Illinois required (or eligible upon hire)

Previous clinical nutrition experience in an acute care hospital preferred

Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy, therapeutic diets, and nutrition support

Excellent communication, counseling, and patient education skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Passion for improving patient outcomes through nutrition and wellness

Why Your Work Matters

Healing doesn't stop with medicine-it continues with nutrition.

As a Registered Dietitian, you'll help patients recover from illness, manage chronic conditions, and build healthier futures through personalized nutrition care. Every consultation, every care plan, and every conversation has the potential to improve lives and support long-term wellness.

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, you'll be an integral part of a healthcare team committed to treating the whole patient and delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your expertise in nutrition improves patient outcomes and strengthens the health of our community, Gateway Regional Medical Center is the place for you.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to nourishing lives, advancing health, and delivering exceptional patient care every day.