Clinical Dietitian - PRN/Registry

La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

7h•$35 - $47

About The Position

Provide medical nutrition therapy for children with chronic diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings, including premature infants and children with cerebral palsy and diabetes. The role includes nutrition management for pediatric chronic-disease patients and serving as a Diabetes Educator for the Chicago Children's Diabetes Center. Extensive knowledge and practice of enteral nutrition management are required. The position includes working one evening per week for outpatient clinics.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, or a Bachelor of Science in Biology or Health Studies with enrollment in a Dietetics Program.
Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or eligibility to become a Registered Dietitian.
Illinois licensure within six months of hire.
CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Level I: Less than one year of experience, with pediatric experience during internship.
Level II: 1–5 years of experience with pediatric experience, preferably clinical.
Level III: 6 or more years of clinical experience.
Extensive knowledge and practice of enteral nutrition management.
Ability to work one evening per week for outpatient clinics.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) certification.
Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) certification.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients with chronic and complex medical conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometrics, laboratory results, diet history, and growth analysis.
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans in accordance with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards.
Provide diabetes education, including carbohydrate-counting education and insulin-pump training.
Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition, including TPN monitoring and laboratory interpretation.
Participate in family-centered rounds, interdisciplinary team meetings, and discharge planning.
Provide ongoing nutrition counseling, follow-up, and monitoring of growth and feeding tolerance.
Support outpatient chronic-disease clinics, including telehealth visits.
Collaborate with food service to ensure accurate diet orders and specialized nutrition needs.
Develop patient and staff education materials and provide training to residents, nurses, and families.