Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details

Job Title: Dietitian

Department/Location: FNS / Chicago, IL

Shifts: Various between 7:30 am - 8:00 pm , including rotating weekends and holidays

Full-time (80 hours per pay period) + benefit eligible

FTE: 1.0

Req. Number: 1751

Compensation : Pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-specific requirements, individual experience, internal pay equity, and organizational needs/budget considerations, all in alignment with our RML's compensation philosophy. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on both individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

RML offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits package. Employees can choose from a large selection of benefits that help protect their health, wealth, and well-being. Benefits include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan (6% company match) - For every $1 an employee contributes, RML contributes $1 to their accounts. Employees are 100 percent vested in the money both they and RML contribute.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k per calendar year

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) For employees who may need help managing stress, RML offers an EAP at no cost. Counselors are available 24 hours a day to both employees and their family members.

Disability Insurance

Life and Accidental

Death Insurance

Free Parking

Banking Alternatives (e.g. HealthCare Associates Credit Union)

Referral Rewards (upwards of $4k)

Employee Fitness Room

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, the Nutrition Support Dietitian provides nutrition care for adult and geriatric patients. This role focuses on assessment, intervention, and monitoring of nutritional needs to support patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, evaluation)
• Document care in EMR and dietary systems
• Manage and write nutrition orders, including oral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition
• Provide education to patients, families, and staff
• Participate in medical rounds and discharge planning
• Address patient meal concerns and conduct meal rounds
• Support formulary management and nutrition-related resources
• Assist with policy development, quality improvement, and research initiatives
• Lead or participate in educational programs and precept students

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian with current Illinois license
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (critical care or similar setting preferred)
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with EMR and nutrition documentation systems preferred

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office and patient care environment
• May be required to work across facilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with it.

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