Inpatient Pediatric Registered Dietitian

University of Chicago Medical Center; Chicago, Rockville (IL, MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UChicago Medicine as an Inpatient Pediatric Registered Dietitian I, where you will provide essential nutrition therapy to pediatric patients at a leading healthcare institution. This role involves assessing and managing nutrition interventions to support healthy growth and improve health outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in pediatric nutrition and a commitment to professional development. Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on innovation and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1,500

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• BS/BA or MS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or relevant major.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) required.
• 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans for pediatric patients.
• Provide age-specific education to patients and caregivers.
• Document clinical care according to organizational guidelines.

Skills

Pediatric nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency in electronic medical records

Commitment to professional development

Education

BS/BA or MS degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Completion of dietetic internship

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in Illinois

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Inpatient Pediatric Registered Dietitian I.

The Inpatient Pediatric Registered Dietitian I provides medical nutrition therapy at UChicago Medicine’s Comer Children’s Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center with a Level IV NICU. They play a critical role in assessing, planning, and managing nutrition interventions to support healthy growth, manage medical conditions, and improve overall health outcomes in pediatric patients. The preferred dietitian has at least 1-2 years of experience specializing in the nutritional care of infants, children, and adolescents. Potential to join our Pediatric Nutrition Support Team based on experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of pediatric nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.
• Excellent communication and counseling skills for interacting with children and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records and nutrition analysis software.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with evidence-based practices.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs the nutrition care process (nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis and determination of care goals, nutrition intervention, and monitoring and evaluation) for patients at nutrition risk and others identified per department standards as in need of nutrition care.
• Provide age-specific patient education (assessment of learning needs and barriers to learning; communication with patient/caregivers and assessing learning transfer) and develop materials as needed to augment the education process.
• Calculates nutrient requirements and intake.
• Assesses need for and determines appropriate composition, rate, etc. of enteral tube feeding and standard parenteral nutrition, if applicable
• Uses computer programs to access information and communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents clinical care according to organizational guidelines

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA or MS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or other relevant major with completion of didactic program in dietetics if necessary
• Successful completion of completed program, dietetic internship, or other experience approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education
• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days – 8 hour shift
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• 1,500 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.