Registered Dietitian - Metabolics

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian works with specialized patient populations and clinical care teams to provide detailed nutrition counseling, care plans, and recommendations concerning diet, tube feedings, parenteral nutrition, vitamins, nutrition-related medications, and other factors affecting nutritional status, growth, and quality of life. The role provides specialized nutrition care and education to patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings. This position is with the Metabolics team and includes a mix of inpatient and outpatient care. The dietitian supports team efficiency through cross-coverage and new assignments, serves as a nutrition care resource for staff, develops patient and family educational materials, and precepts dietetic interns. The role also plans, conducts, and evaluates nutrition education programs and contributes to program development, quality improvement, research, and policy and procedure review and revision. The dietitian applies the nutrition care process, counsels patients and caregivers, conducts nutrition-focused physical exams when appropriate, and advises clinical team members on nutrition management. The role enters nutrition-related orders with Licensed Independent Practitioner confirmation, provides parenteral nutrition recommendations for LIP ordering, reviews orders, and makes additional recommendations as needed. It integrates evidence-based guidance and clinical protocols, supports discharge planning, and documents care accurately and promptly. Additional responsibilities include professional development and education, staff training and presentations, community engagement, research and quality improvement participation, and contribution to department and hospital initiatives. The dietitian follows organizational policies and standards, maintains productivity, participates in committees and task forces, and supports an inclusive culture of belonging and allyship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or another relevant major.
Registered Dietitian credential issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. An RD with confirmed Illinois licensure pending may work under a licensed RD’s supervision for up to six months.
At least one year of clinical experience after completing a dietetic internship or supervised practice, or completion of a pediatric dietetic internship.
Ability to apply clinical nutrition knowledge and the nutrition care process to patient care.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or another relevant major.
Certification related to the clinical practice area, such as CNSC, CDCES, or another CDR-recognized certification.
Pediatric clinical experience.
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Skills in analyzing problems, making decisions, working independently, and counseling.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

Apply the nutrition care process to patients in clinical settings, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and caregivers on medical nutrition therapy topics.
Complete nutrition-focused physical exams when appropriate to assess nutritional status.
Recommend nutritional management to clinical team members.
Enter nutrition-related orders, including therapeutic diets, supplements, and enteral nutrition, with confirmation by the Licensed Independent Practitioner.
Provide parenteral nutrition recommendations for LIP ordering, review LIP orders as appropriate, and make additional recommendations when needed.
Integrate evidence-based guidelines and follow department- or unit-based clinical protocols.
Assist with discharge planning and arrangements for home care services.
Document pertinent information accurately and promptly in the medical record according to policies and procedures.
Collaborate on reviewing and revising patient education materials.
Use reference materials and maintain knowledge of current medical nutrition therapy trends, developments, and research.
Provide staff development, in-services, and presentations on medical nutrition therapy, therapeutic diets, policies and procedures, and related topics.
Precept student interns in pediatric nutrition care.
Represent the organization in community engagement and external speaking events, and participate in nutrition education initiatives.
Develop and implement a professional growth plan, attend required education programs and in-services, and maintain an up-to-date education record.
Participate in nutrition-related research opportunities and department quality improvement activities.
Contribute to cost-saving, revenue-generating, time-saving, quality and safety, and patient, family, and staff experience improvement activities.
Participate in performance improvement activities, including assigned chart audits, and provide constructive feedback to peers.
Comply with the Lurie Children’s Code of Conduct and organizational and department policies and procedures.
Participate in department committees and task forces and assist with planning and implementing the Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference.
Support department and organizational goals, maintain productivity standards, practice effective time management, and participate in productivity change concepts.
Support an inclusive culture of belonging and allyship, attend department meetings, stay informed of key topics, and perform other assigned functions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup childcare and eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Potential differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, and wellbeing programs