Registered Dietitian – Metabolics

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

. Provide specialized nutrition counseling and nutrition care plans for metabolics patient populations .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $65,520 - $107,120 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing specialized nutrition counseling and care plans for metabolic patient populations, with a strong focus on evidence-based guidelines and clinical protocols. Proficient in nutrition assessments, documentation, and collaboration with clinical teams to enhance patient education and outcomes.

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Registered Dietitian (RD)Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)Nutrition CounselingClinical Nutrition ExperienceEvidence-Based Guidelines

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Hard Skills

Nutrition AssessmentsNutrition Care PlansParenteral NutritionEnteral NutritionNutrition-Related OrdersClinical ProtocolsPatient EducationQuality ImprovementChart AuditsMicrosoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingIndependent WorkCounseling Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)

Industry Keywords

Metabolic Patient PopulationsInpatient Nutrition CareOutpatient Nutrition CarePediatric NutritionNutrition EducationDischarge PlanningHome Care ArrangementsStaff DevelopmentDietetic InternshipClinical Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialized nutrition counseling and nutrition care plans for metabolics patient populations
Provide nutrition care and education to patients and families in inpatient and outpatient settings
Recommend diets, tube feedings, parenteral nutrition, vitamins, nutrition-related medications, and enteral nutrition
Complete nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams
Enter nutrition-related orders with Licensed Independent Practitioner confirmation
Make parenteral nutrition recommendations and review related orders
Apply evidence-based guidelines and clinical protocols
Assist with discharge planning and home care arrangements
Document nutrition information accurately in medical records
Collaborate with clinical teams and review patient education materials
Provide staff development, in-services, presentations, and community education
Precept dietetic interns and develop learning modules
Participate in research, quality improvement, chart audits, and performance improvement activities
Support department committees, initiatives, productivity standards, and the Annual Pediatric Nutrition Conference

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in Nutrition, Dietetics or other relevant major required
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
Minimum of 1-year clinical experience post completion of dietetic internship/supervised practice, or completion of a pediatric dietetic internship required
MS/MA degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or other relevant major preferred
Certification related to area of clinical practice, such as CNSC or CDCES, preferred
Pediatric clinical experience preferred
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) preferred
Skills in analyzing problems, making decisions, working independently, and counseling preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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 specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, and wellbeing programs may be included in the comprehensive rewards package