Dietitian Nutritionist (Renal Dietitian Nutritionist - UI Health, Clinical Nutrition

Dietitian Nutritionist (Renal Dietitian Nutritionist - UI Health, Clinical Nutrition Hiring Department : Clinical Nutrition Location : Chicago, IL USA

FTE : 1.0

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM Shift : Days # of Positions : 1 Workplace Type : On-Site Posting Close Date : August 17, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $62,275.00 - 116,272.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The renal dietitian performs clinical assessment of patients, designs nutrition protocols and quality improvement initiatives with the medical team, develops meal plans for dialysis patients, develops enteral and parenteral regimens, establishes nutritional guidelines for patients and families. This individual demonstrates experience working with nutrition care. Duties & Responsibilities: Monitor lab values and progress toward goals and plans; analyze trends to guide care planning Develop personalized meal plans Counsel and educate to manage diet restrictions Manage fluid intake and recommendations Counsel patients about the use of vitamin supplements, medications and protein supplements Consult with the physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers Patient support and motivation Train new staff and Dietetic Interns; coaching, teaching, and mentoring Preparation and presentation of staff in-services. Demonstrate renal nutritional experience. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago