Registered Dietitian - Metabolics

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. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:

Works with specialized patient populations and clinical care teams providing detailed nutrition counseling, nutrition 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 their families in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Supports team efficiency by providing cross-coverage and assisting with new assignments to ensure patient care needs are met.

Acts as a resource for staff members and provides guidance regarding nutrition care. Designs and develops educational materials for patients and their families. Precepts dietetic interns and develops learning modules.

Plans, conducts and evaluates nutrition education programs and assists in program development, quality improvement initiatives, research, policies and procedure review and revisions.

This position is for the Metabolics team and will be a mix of inpatient and outpatient care.

Essential Job Functions

Clinical Practice

Demonstrates competence in the application of the nutrition care process (assessment, plan, implementation & evaluation) to patients in the clinical setting

Provides nutrition education and counseling to patients and their caregivers on various medical nutrition therapy topics.

• Completes nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE) when appropriate to further assess nutritional status.
• Makes appropriate recommendations to clinical team members regarding the nutritional management of patients.

Enters nutrition-related orders with confirmation by the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), including therapeutic diets, nutrition supplements, and enteral nutrition.

Provides parenteral nutrition recommendations for LIP ordering. Reviews LIP orders as appropriate and makes additional recommendations as necessary.

Integrates evidence-based guidelines into clinical practice and follows department- or unit-based clinical protocols.

• Assists with discharge planning and arrangements for home care services.
• Documents all pertinent information in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborates in the review and revision of patient education materials.

Education/Professional Development

• Independently utilizes reference material to gain more knowledge of clinical specialty.
• Familiar with content in the Nutrition Care Manual (NCM) related to pediatrics and specialty area.

Maintains foundational knowledge of current trends, developments, and research in medical nutrition therapy, including specialty areas, by reviewing science-based journals, attending entry-level professional meetings, and engaging in relevant educational activities.

Provides staff development, in-services and internal presentations to dietitians, members of the medical team, food service, newly hired clinical staff, and others on the principles and applications of medical nutrition therapy, therapeutic diets, and relevant policies and procedures, new formulary products, etc.

Serves as a preceptor to student interns in pediatric nutrition care.

Represents the organization through community engagement and external speaking events to advance service awareness and education within Lurie Children’s and the broader community.

Participates in department and hospital initiatives that promote nutrition education, such as National Nutrition Month, nutrition events, benefits fairs, etc.

• Develops and implements a plan for professional growth based on established goals and performance evaluations.
• Attends all required education programs and in-services and maintains an up-to-date education record.

Research/Quality Improvement

• Participates in nutrition-related research opportunities as available.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities.

Participates in department cost saving, revenue generating, time saving, quality safety, positive staff/patient/family experience improvement activities.

Participates in performance improvement activities, including assigned chart audits, and provides constructive feedback to peers.

Business

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with Lurie Children’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintains awareness of and complies with department and organizational policies and procedures.
• Participates in department-specific committee and task forces.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of Lurie Children’s Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference.
• Aware of and supports department and organizational goals.

Maintains department productivity standards and practices effective time management. Participates in productivity change concepts.

• Aware of principles related to foster an inclusive culture of belonging and allyship for staff and patients.
• Attends department meetings and stays informed of key topics.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• BS/BA in Nutrition, Dietetics or other relevant major required.
• MS/MA degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other relevant major preferred.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation required. RD with confirmed Illinois licensure pending may work under the supervision of a licensed RD for up to six months.
• Certification related to area of clinical practice (i. e. CNSC, CDCES, CDR recognized, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year clinical experience post completion of dietetic internship/supervised practice -or- completion of a pediatric dietetic internship required.
• Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.
• Demonstrate skills in analyzing problems, making decisions, working independently, counseling and more preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families and staff preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Dietetics (Required)
• Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Pay Range

$65,520.00-$107,120.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.

Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various 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 specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way.

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

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: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

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