Registered Dietitian II

University of Chicago Medical Center; Chicago, Rockville (IL, MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class academic healthcare system as a Registered Dietitian II, focusing on medical weight management within a hybrid role. This position involves assessing nutrition status, developing intervention strategies, and collaborating with the Endocrinology team to enhance patient care. You'll have the opportunity to educate patients and caregivers, ensuring optimal nutritional outcomes. Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to advancing medical innovation and serving the community. If you're passionate about nutrition and patient care, this role offers a meaningful way to make an impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Nutrition or Dietetics required; MS preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and LDN in Illinois are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Provide education on therapeutic diets and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Nutrient calculation

Interdisciplinary communication

Clinical documentation

Therapeutic diets education

Education

BS/BA in Nutrition or Dietetics

MS in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

Tools

Computer programs for nutrition care

Job description

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Registered Dietitian II. This position is a hybrid.

The dietitian assesses nutrition status, establishes nutrition diagnosis(es), develops intervention strategies and monitors/evaluates nutrition care plans in the outpatient setting. This role will focus primarily on medical weight management in collaboration with the Endocrinology team and other providers. The dietitian will perform duties in support of, and in compliance with, performance improvement plans, and with requirements of regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies.

Essential Job Functions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Calculates nutrient requirements and intake.
4. Uses computer programs to access information and communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
5. Documents clinical care according to organizational guidelines.
6. Establishes individual plans of care for nutrition therapy based on results of comprehensive nutritional assessment, including immediate, intermediate, and long-term goals of therapy.
7. Educates 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.
8. Instructs patients and families; when indicated, on modified diets.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. BS/BA in Nutrition, Dietetics or other relevant major with completion of didactic program in dietetics.
2. MS degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other relevant major or a specialty certification relevant to the position (e.g. Certified Specialist in Pediatrics, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Certified Specialist in Oncology, Certified Specialist in Renal).
3. CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist) is preferred but not required.
4. Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
5. Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

Position Details:

1. Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
2. Shift: Days
3. Work Location: Hybrid
4. Unit/Department: Endocrinology
5. 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.

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