Nephrology Dietitian — Advanced Clinical Leader

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Advanced Dietitian to deliver autonomous nutrition therapy within specialized care, collaborating with healthcare teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care. The role requires advanced certification and RD credentials, with leadership in protocol development and program education.

The candidate will work in a specialized clinical area, assess patients, adjust nutrition orders, and contribute to research and QAPI initiatives under NM guidance.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in advanced practice dietetics.
• Current certification in an advanced practice dietetics area or completion within 6 months of hire.
• Registered Dietitian credentialed by CDR in Illinois.
• Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics.
• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field if graduated after 2023 (not required if before).

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with physicians to identify patients needing nutrition counseling.
• Evaluates patient parameters, identifies goals, and completes risk assessment.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling for individuals and groups.
• Develops, presents, and modifies educational materials and nutrition care protocols.
• Mentors staff and leads departmental initiatives and quality improvement efforts.

Conocimientos

Clinical nutrition

Team collaboration

Nutrition therapy

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Advanced practice dietetics certification

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Medicine seeks an Advanced Dietitian to deliver autonomous nutrition therapy within specialized care, collaborating with healthcare teams to provide high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care. The role requires advanced certification and RD credentials, with leadership in protocol development and program education.

The candidate will work in a specialized clinical area, assess patients, adjust nutrition orders, and contribute to research and QAPI initiatives under NM guidance.