Registry Registered Dietitian

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,705 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Registry Registered Dietitian to direct nutritional care for patients, develop nutrition plans, and counsel families. Successful candidates will possess a graduate degree and relevant registration, alongside strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The role offers benefits like paid time off and health insurance, and is part of a team dedicated to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program.
• Registration and licensing required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and listening skills.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct dietary care of patients and residents with special needs.
• Develop nutrition plans for patients.
• Counsel patients and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Attend patient rounding.
• Maintain facility standards for nutrition assessments.
• Track client progress toward health goals.
• Enter patient information into the database.
• Stay informed about the latest discoveries in nutrition.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Listening skills

Computer skills

Education

Graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program

Registration and licensing

Job description

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Insight Health Systems provided pay range

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Base pay range

$31.00/hr - $34.00/hr

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center‑Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full‑service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world‑class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now.

A Registry Dietitian will work under the administrative direction of the Director of Food and Nutritional Services and work on a PRN basis.

We are looking for a knowledgeable dietitian who is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and lead healthier lives. Dietitians will develop trusting partnerships with their patients. They will learn about patient health concerns, goals, dietary restrictions, and preferences and work with them to create a healthier nutrition plan.

Successful dietitians are experts on all matters concerning diet and nutrition. They should be analytical, caring, and knowledgeable with good communication, active listening, problem solving, and computer skills.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Dietitian Responsibilities

• Directs dietary care of patients and residents with special needs, including screening, assessment, intervention, care, and discharge planning to ensure patient nutrition needs and satisfaction levels are met.
• Develops nutrition plans for patients, including specifications, methods, and timetables depending on patient and resident status and needs.
• Counsel patients/residents and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Attends patient rounding.
• Maintains facility standards, policies, and procedures for nutrition assessments and care planning of patients and residents. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Compiles information and tracks client progress toward their health goals.
• Enters patient information into the patient database.
• Remains informed about the latest discoveries in nutrition.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited dietetics program.
• Registration and licensing required.
• A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, problem‑solving, and listening skills.
• Willingness to continue training and research to keep current on the latest discoveries and developments in the field.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits – eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long‑term disability and basic life insurance – after 30 days of employment.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID‑19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider