Registered Dietitian - Inpatient Endocrinology

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Job Description General Summary: Works with specialized patient populations and clinical care teams to provide detailed nutrition counseling, care plans, and recommendations for diet, tube feedings, parenteral nutrition, vitamins, nutrition-related medications and more that impact nutritional status, growth and quality of life. Provides quality specialized nutrition care and education to patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, serves as a resource for staff, and designs educational materials. Precepts dietetic interns, develops learning modules and evaluates nutrition education programs, assisting in quality improvement, research, and policy review. Essential Job Functions Patient Care: Evaluates patients’ nutritional status through review of records, interviews, lab values and physical exams. Makes recommendations for therapeutic diets, supplements and enteral/parenteral regimens. Collaborates with the clinical team and family to develop individualized care plans, assists with discharge planning and home‑care arrangements, documents all information, and provides outpatient counseling. Nutrition Education/Clinical Inquiry: Integrates evidence‑based guidelines into practice, updates knowledge through continuing education, provides staff development and in‑service training, precepts students, engages in community outreach, collects data for quality improvement, and participates in nutrition research. Business: Adheres to service principles and customer‑service focus, participates in departmental and hospital committees, recommends new policies, assists with planning and implementation of the Annual Nutrition Conference, maintains documentation, and manages time effectively. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor’s degree from an accredited dietetics program required; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 1 year clinical experience after dietetic internship or supervised practice required; pediatric clinical experience preferred. Registered Dietitian (RD) issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required; Illinois state licensure (LDN) required. RD with pending Illinois license may work under supervision for up to 6 months. Preferred certifications: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), Pediatric/Renal/Oncology specialty designation. Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Education & Pay Bachelor’s Degree: Dietetics (Required) – Registered Dietitian (RD) – Commission on Dietetic Registration. Pay Range: $65,520.00 – $107,120.00. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer‑paid group term life and disability insurance Health Savings Account contribution Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with 5% employer match Voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance, student loan servicing and support, adoption benefits, backup childcare and eldercare, Employee Assistance Program, and other behavioral health resources Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities and discount purchasing program Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal‑employment‑opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI‑enabled features within its recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago