Inpatient Dietitian - Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a part-time Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across inpatient and select outpatient populations. Daily responsibilities include assessing nutrition needs, developing care plans, and documenting in the EMR.

The role requires ACEND-approved training, RD licensure in Illinois, and strong collaboration with physicians, pharmacy, and nursing to optimize nutrition outcomes. On-site, weekdays with some weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Didactic experience in clinical nutrition from an ACEND approved program.
• Licensed Dietitian (RD) with IL licensure or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics; ACEND requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatients and select outpatients.
• Prescribe nutrition support; calculate macronutrients, fluids and electrolytes.
• Document care in the EMR and coordinate with medical, pharmacy, and nursing teams.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Dietitian RD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

Tools

EPIC EMR

CBORD

Job description

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Downers Grove, IL, seeks a part-time Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy across inpatient and select outpatient populations. Daily responsibilities include assessing nutrition needs, developing care plans, and documenting in the EMR.

The role requires ACEND-approved training, RD licensure in Illinois, and strong collaboration with physicians, pharmacy, and nursing to optimize nutrition outcomes. On-site, weekdays with some weekends/holidays.