Registered Dietitian - GI

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago - Skokie, IL

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Skokie, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The Registered Dietitian at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago plays a crucial role in providing specialized nutrition care to pediatric patients. This position involves working closely with clinical care teams to develop and implement nutrition care plans, conduct nutrition assessments, and educate patients and their families on dietary needs. The dietitian will also engage in community outreach and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' nutritional status by reviewing medical records and conducting nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Develop specialized nutrition care plans in collaboration with clinical teams and families.
• Provide extensive nutrition counseling to patients and caregivers regarding specialty diet needs.
• Document all pertinent information in the medical record according to policies and procedures.
• Integrate evidence-based guidelines into clinical practice and maintain knowledge of current trends in clinical nutrition.
• Participate in community relations and external speaking events to promote nutrition services.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Lurie Children's Annual Nutrition Conference.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university program required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience post completion of dietetic internship/supervised practice required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Illinois State Licensure as a registered dietitian (LDN) required.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) certification preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification preferred.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
• AD&D insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare