Inpatient Clinical Dietitian: MNT & Nutrition Support Lead

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatients and outpatients, develop nutrition plans, and document in the EMR to support quality care.

The role includes prescribing enteral/parenteral nutrition, collaborating with physicians, pharmacy, and nursing, and leading nutrition-focused initiatives to improve patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• CDR-registered dietitian or eligible for registration
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program completed
• Illinois or WI licensure as applicable

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for inpatients and outpatients.
• Prescribe enteral and parenteral nutrition and monitor tolerance.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, and nursing to optimize care.
• Develop patient-specific menus and adjust plans per life cycle and diagnosis.
• Document care in EMR and support coding and reimbursement.
• Participate in quality initiatives and ensure regulatory readiness.

Skills

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Nutrition Focused Physical Exams

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice program

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatients and outpatients, develop nutrition plans, and document in the EMR to support quality care.

The role includes prescribing enteral/parenteral nutrition, collaborating with physicians, pharmacy, and nursing, and leading nutrition-focused initiatives to improve patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.