Advanced Dietitian-Nephrology Full Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Advanced Dietitian to lead high‑level nutrition care in a specialized area. You will assess patients, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and implement advanced nutrition interventions with physician oversight.

The role emphasizes evidence‑based care and clinical judgment. The position requires at least 3 years’ experience, Illinois RD licensure, and certification in advanced practice dietetics or pending completion within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in nutrition care
• Current certification in an area of advanced practice dietetics or certification due within 6 months of hire
• RD credential required in Illinois per state regulations
• BS in dietetics required; Masters preferred if graduated after 2023 for CDR
• Not required if graduated before 2023

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians to identify patients needing nutrition counseling
• Evaluates nutrition parameters and sets goals/outcomes
• Delivers nutrition education and counseling to individuals and groups
• Interprets pharmacotherapy use related to nutrition and makes recommendations
• Develops and revises nutrition care protocols and educational materials
• Leads quality improvement and program initiatives

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian – CDR in Illinois

Advanced practice dietetics certification

Job description

TheAdvanced Dietician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Advanced Dietitian can perform the full range of Clinical Dietitian duties. In addition, they practice in a specialized patient care area and hold advanced certification in a specialized area of nutrition. They can function autonomously in providing nutrition therapy and collaborate with other health professionals to provide high quality, evidence-based nutrition care through expert clinical reasoning and judgment. The Advanced Dietitian utilizes clinical assessment skills to implement, initiate, or modify orders for diet or nutrition-related actions in collaboration with patients' health care teams. They are responsible for administrative actions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling.
• Evaluates patient and nutrition parameters, identifies goals/outcomes, completes risk assessment.
• Selects appropriate dietary, behavioral, and physical interventions.
• Provides nutrition/lifestyle education and counseling for individuals and groups.
• Discusses/interprets appropriate use of pharmacotherapy, makes recommendations as appropriate (supplements, commercial products).
• Develops, presents, and modifies educational materials.
• Evaluates effects of nutrition counseling, observes and notes patient's response and progress, recommends adjustments and modifications.
• Consults with other programs/staff to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to health care team.
• Participates in in-service training for staff, students, and physicians.
• Educates target groups about the role of nutrition in disease management and lifestyle medicine.
• Collects and documents research data to support quality management outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge of advanced nutrition and application to the complex patient.
• Develops/revises nutrition care protocols for patient populations/diagnoses groups, and acts as a leader and resource for the health care team in the implementation of nutrition therapies.
• Develops appropriate education systems for patients, families, and staff in areas of expertise.
• Mentors staff/students in aspects of advanced nutrition and patient care.
• Champions new departmental initiatives and implements appropriate action plans.
• Assumes leadership roles within the organization and in professional organizations
• Assists with policy development and review in areas of expertise
• Leads and creates interdepartmental and/or organization committees and task forces
• Identifies areas for quality monitoring and process improvement, and leads or actively participates in project
• Provides in-service education/continuing education programs in areas of expertise
• Precepts dietetic interns and other staff
• Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty
• Actively participates in research opportunities and/or departmental/organizational QAPI initiatives
• May perform This role may support additional projects, perform administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 3 years of experience
• Current Certification in an area of advanced practice dietetics or completion of certification within 6 months of hire
• Registered Dietitian – Credentialed by CDR in the state of Illinois
• Bachelors of Science degree in dietetics
• Masters degree in Nutrition or related field if graduated after 2023 per CDR requirements
  • Not required if graduated prior to 2023

Preferred

• BLS certification via AHAfor Outpatient Advanced Dietitians

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.