Registered Dietitian I, Registry

UChicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago seeks a Registered Dietitian I to assess and improve nutritional care for adult inpatients. This role involves developing intervention strategies, educating patients, and monitoring care plans within compliance frameworks. Candidates must have an MS degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and relevant clinical experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The position has flexible scheduling and a commitment to fostering excellence in healthcare provision.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of clinical experience.
• Successful completion of a dietetic internship or other approved experience.
• Member of the American Dietetic Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status and establish nutrition diagnosis.
• Develop intervention strategies and monitor nutrition care plans.
• Educate patients and healthcare team members about therapeutic diets.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic)

Education

MS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or relevant major

BS/BA in Nutrition, Dietetics with a didactic program

Job description

Overview

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

Job Summary

Assess nutrition status, establish nutrition diagnosis(es), develop intervention strategies and monitor/evaluate nutrition care plans in inpatient settings. Perform duties in support of, and in compliance with, performance improvement plans, and with requirements of regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies. Educate patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members about the effectiveness of therapeutic diets and nutrition support regimens to improve/maintain nutritional status and establish optimal outcomes. This position will be supporting all adult inpatient areas.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other relevant major, or BS/BA in Nutrition, Dietetics or other relevant major with completion of didactic program in dietetics if necessary AND board specialty certification (e.g. Certified Specialist in Pediatrics, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Certified Specialist in Oncology, Certified Specialist in Renal) relevant to position (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Successful completion of completed program, dietetic internship, or other experience approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetic Education
• 3 or more years of clinical experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with patients and staff from diverse cultural, educational, and ethnic backgrounds
• Computer literacy (minimum Outlook, Word, Excel, Epic)
• Member of the American Dietetic Association and relevant practice group(s) preferred

Licenses

• 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

Registry schedule is dependent on inpatient needs. At minimum this role is required to work two days per pay period and can work up to 40 hours per week. This position will be added to the current weekend rotation, working 8-10 weekends/year.

About 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.

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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.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

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.

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