Registered Dietitian I, Registry

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is hiring a Registered Dietitian I Registry - Inpatient Adult to assess nutrition status, diagnose, and implement therapeutic diets for adult inpatients. You will educate patients and caregivers and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The role requires clinical experience, board-ready credentials, and strong communication skills, with weekend rotation and alignment to performance improvement standards.

Qualifications

• MS or BS with didactic program and board certification within 6 months if required.
• Completion of a registered dietitian program and internship as applicable.
• 3+ years of clinical nutrition experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse patients and staff.
• Active ADA membership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status and establish nutrition diagnoses in inpatient settings.
• Develop and implement nutrition interventions and monitor care plans.
• Educate patients, caregivers and the healthcare team about therapeutic diets and nutrition support regimens.
• Support all adult inpatient areas and contribute to performance improvement efforts.

Skills

Clinical nutrition experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MS in Nutrition/Dietetics

BS/BA in Nutrition with didactic program

Board specialty certification (e.g. CS Pediatrics, Nutrition Support Clinician, Oncology, Renal)

Job description

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 regiments 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, orBS/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
• 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

At minimum thisrole 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.

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.