Parenteral Nutrition Management RD II, Registry

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Pediatric Dietitian Parenteral Nutrition Management RD II- registry in the Clinical Nutrition Department. The Pediatric Dietitian Parenteral Nutrition Management RD II - registry functions at an advanced level of clinical practice, serving as a member of the Pediatric Nutrition Support Service (PNSS). In alignment with the ASPEN Scope of Practice for the Registered Dietitian on the Nutrition Support Team, this role is responsible for comprehensive nutrition care, including: Conducting detailed nutrition assessments for medically complex pediatric patients requiring nutrition support Developing, initiating, and adjusting individualized EN and custom PN prescriptions based on evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific needs Monitoring and interpreting biochemical, anthropometric, and clinical indicators to guide ongoing EN and PN management Participating in interdisciplinary team rounds and contributing clinical expertise to optimize nutrition outcomes Educating patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding PN therapy, home transition, and long-term nutrition support follow up. The RD II - registry collaborates closely with physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered PN care. Ideally, this position will be able to write custom TPN and support all stages of the nutrition care process, including those on oral and enteral nutrition, across many different service lines, and will also take part in weekend coverage rotation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3(+) years total clinical experience with BS/BA in Nutrition, Dietetics or other relevant major with MS/MA in Nutrition, Dietetics or other relevant major OR hold an additional certification related to area of clinical practice.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with successful completion of coordinated program, dietetic internship, or other experience approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education (CADE).
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Maintenance of RD through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) by accrual of 75 units of approved Continuing Professional Education every 5 years.
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) credential.
• Pediatric experience.

Nice To Haves

• Member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and relevant practice group(s).

Responsibilities

• Instructing, assisting in the training, and checking the work of less experienced staff.
• Verifying that enteral formulations are prepared according to established guidelines.
• Establishing individual plans of care for nutrition support therapy based on comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Evaluating educational needs of the patient and documenting objectives for home nutrition support.
• Tailoring feeding formulations for disease-specific constraints and clinical status changes.
• Writing orders for parenteral nutrition prescriptions, including macro- and micronutrients.
• Authorizing changes to formulas based on clinical assessment of the patient.
• Instructing patients and families on modified diets and home enteral feeding regimens.
• Assisting with discharge for home parenteral nutrition patients.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree