Job description

With a range of services - from emergency care to diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery - we serve people of all ages in Edgerton, Milton, Janesville and the surrounding communities. Edgerton Hospital has been the center of the community’s health care since 1920, and we continue to grow and evolve in response to changing medical needs.

Our Mission

Improving Health & Wellness for Longer, Healthier Lives

Our Vision

We will serve our communities with exceptional quality, innovative health services and wellness promotion.

Our Values

I CARE
Integrity. Compassion. Accountability. Respect. Excellence.

Join an organization that truly values your overall health and well-being & provides excellent work/life balance! If you are hardworking, dependable, & team-oriented - we'd love to hear from you!

Our Clinical Dietician reports to the Director of Ancillary Services and provides the highest quality nutritional care possible to patients by:

• Assessing and developing care plans based on standards/current information on optimal nutritional care;
• Participating in Medicare and discharge planning meetings;
• Teaching individuals and groups, including the assessment of understanding of material presented;
• Maintaining and promoting communication with physicians and other health care professionals, the department head and all dietary personnel;
• Maintaining current files on consumer and professional information;
• Maintaining own continuing education;
• Documenting all care and education provided and communicating between other staff pertinent to patient care.

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree from accredited college/university in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition. Previous work experience in clinical nutrition desirable. ADA registration and Certified Dietitian registration through state of Wisconsin required.
• Free from communicable diseases.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people.
• Ability to set short and long term goals with priorities.
• Ability to put into perspective the needs of the patient and and the institution.
• Ability to organize and perform effectively under pressure of time schedules, patient demand and emergencies.
• Ability to effectively collect, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data for nutritional care.
• Possess qualities of diplomacy, dependability, initiative, versatility, attention to detail and pride in personal appearance and quality of work.
• Basic computer skills preferred.