Inpatient Clinical Dietitian — Medical Nutrition Therapy

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across inpatient populations, assess nutritional needs, design personalized plans, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff.

You will prescribe therapeutic diets, manage nutrition support, monitor tolerance, educate patients, and contribute to protocol improvements and nutrition-related initiatives for optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field and ACEND accreditation.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program completed.
• Registration with CDR (RD) or eligible status required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) across inpatient populations.
• Prescribe enteral and parenteral nutrition and monitor tolerance.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans and document in EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, pharmacy and care management teams.
• Educate patients and families; participate in teaching and precepting students.

Skills

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Nutrition-focused exam

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Dietary planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

RD eligibility / CDR registration

Job description

Advocate Health in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across inpatient populations, assess nutritional needs, design personalized plans, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff.

You will prescribe therapeutic diets, manage nutrition support, monitor tolerance, educate patients, and contribute to protocol improvements and nutrition-related initiatives for optimal patient outcomes.