Registered Dietitian

Michigan City Woodland Medical Center

8865 W 400 N Michigan City, Indiana 46360

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients.  With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care.  Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Assess patient nutritional needs, diet restrictions and develop a dietary care plan.

• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve quality of life.

• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.

• Consult with physicians and Healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.

• Provide nutritional counseling on special diets, to ensure proper preparation and consumption of nourishment.

• Plans and conducts special need group sessions for weight reduction and control.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Bachelor's Degree

• Registered Dietitian (RD) - State Licensing Board

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified a