Dietitian Jobs in Chicago, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations
• Credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with nutrition care
• Demonstrate renal nutritional experience

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical assessment of patients
• Designs nutrition protocols and quality improvement initiatives with the medical team
• Develops meal plans for dialysis patients
• Develops enteral and parenteral regimens
• Establishes nutritional guidelines for patients and families
• Demonstrates experience working with nutrition care
• Monitor lab values and progress toward goals and plans; analyze trends to guide care planning
• Develop personalized meal plans
• Counsel and educate to manage diet restrictions
• Manage fluid intake and recommendations
• Counsel patients about the use of vitamin supplements, medications and protein supplements
• Consult with the physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers
• Patient support and motivation
• Train new staff and Dietetic Interns; coaching, teaching, and mentoring
• Preparation and presentation of staff in-services
• Demonstrate renal nutritional experience
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents