Registered Dietician CONNECT Community Research Dietician

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian will serve as theCommunity Research RD delivering nutrition care within a groundbreaking national study designed to improve continuity of nutrition care between hospitals and home-delivered meal providersin this partnership between Moms Meals and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

This is a remote/hybridrolewhich requires travel in the Chicago area (Park Ridge to Winnetka to Evanston to Lincoln Square). The candidate is required to be local to the Chicago IL area.

**This RD may select to workadditionalremote hours as a Moms Meals Nutrition Educator.

Position Responsibilities may include but not limited to

Conductthree MNT visitsover a 3-month period for each enrolled participant (home orclinic)
Usethe Academys health informatics platformANDHIIto review referrals and enter study-required nutrition documentation
Conduct study-relateddata collection quality-of-life assessments and participant follow-up
Collaboratewith Moms Meals Nutrition Counseling to support seamless enrollment into home-delivered meal programs
Ensureadherence to research ethics protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Provide telephonic nutrition education to members with chronic conditions (diabetes heart disease kidney disease etc.)
Document goals care plans and follow-up in the designated platform
Use motivational interviewing to support member-led behavior change
Identifycommunity resources and coordinate referrals as needed
Maintain competency through professional development and internal training

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelors degree in Nutrition Dietetics or related field
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
State licensure as required (IL)
Experience providing MNT in outpatient community or home-based settings
Strong skills in communication (in-person and virtual) organization and follow-through
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience navigating electronic health records (EIPC preferred)
Ability to work independently and manage field-based caseload
Reliable transportation for home visits (mileage reimbursed)

Preferred Skills and Experience

Masters degree or PhD in nutrition or related field
Minimum 1-2 years clinical nutrition and /or research experience
Previousexperience with humansubjectsresearch Good Clinical Practice or multi-site study operations
Experience working with older adults malnutrition screening or medically tailored meal programs
Familiarity with ANDHII or clinical informatics platforms

Physical Requirements

Repetitive motions that include the wrists hands and/or fingers
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

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