Inpatient Dietitian — Clinical Nutrition Leader

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy in inpatient settings. The role collaborates with the health care team to ensure nutrition plans align with patient needs and treatment goals.

In this inpatient position, days and hours vary. The Dietitian will identify nutrition risk, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Completion of a CADE‑accredited didactic program and supervised practice.
• Registered Dietitian or eligible; must pass exam within 6 months if eligible.
• Licensed Dietitian in Illinois.
• Maintains required credentials and continuing education.
• Good instruction and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients at high nutrition risk based on hospital criteria.
• Assesses nutrition needs and determines nutrient requirements by age and disease.
• Develops and implements nutrition care plans for assigned patients.
• Fosters continuity of care across the continuum of care.
• Evaluates and monitors outcomes of medical nutrition therapy.
• Educates patients and families on food choices and eating behaviors.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional ability

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in nutrition or dietetics

CADE didactic program and supervised practice

Registered Dietitian eligibility

Illinois licensure as Dietitian

Continuing education requirements

Good instruction and communication skills

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy in inpatient settings. The role collaborates with the health care team to ensure nutrition plans align with patient needs and treatment goals.

In this inpatient position, days and hours vary. The Dietitian will identify nutrition risk, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and participate in performance improvement initiatives.