Pediatric Dietitian - Inpatient & Outpatient Nutrition

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,520 - 107,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and parental leave

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide specialized pediatric nutrition care in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will design nutrition plans, educate families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include counseling, diet plan development, and participation in clinical education, research and quality initiatives at the Austin outpatient site. Requires RD and IL licensure; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RD certification and IL RD license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics; Master’s preferred.
• Pediatric nutrition experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and education skills.
• Ability to work in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate nutritional status using medical records, staff input and rounds.
• Develop and adjust nutrition plans including tube feeding and parenteral nutrition.
• Enter nutrition orders and collaborate with LIP for appropriate care.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
• Precept dietetic interns and develop learning materials.
• Participate in discharge planning and follow-up nutrition care.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Precepting interns

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Illinois licensure as RD (LDN)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide specialized pediatric nutrition care in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will design nutrition plans, educate families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include counseling, diet plan development, and participation in clinical education, research and quality initiatives at the Austin outpatient site. Requires RD and IL licensure; pediatric experience is preferred.