Parenteral Nutrition Management- Registered Dietitian IIIBe a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Parenteral Nutrition Management- Registered Dietitian III in the Clinical Nutrition Department. The Registered Dietitian (RD) III - Parenteral Nutrition (PN) Management RD functions at an advanced level of clinical practice, serving as a core member of the GI Nutrition - Nutrition Support Service (NSS). In alignment with the ASPEN Scope of Practice for the Registered Dietitian on the Nutrition Support Team, this role is responsible for comprehensive nutrition care, including: Conducting detailed nutrition assessments for medically complex pediatric patients requiring nutrition support following the Nutrition Care Process and documenting in ADIME.Developing, initiating, and adjusting individualized EN and custom PN prescriptions based on evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific needs. Monitoring and interpreting biochemical, anthropometric, and clinical indicators to guide ongoing EN and PN management. Participating in interdisciplinary team rounds and contributing clinical expertise to optimize nutrition outcomes. Educating patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding PN therapy, home transition, and long-term nutrition support follow-up. The Parenteral Nutrition Management RD III collaborates closely with physicians, pharmacists, advanced practice nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered PN care. The position also supports quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and protocol development aimed at advancing pediatric nutrition support standards in accordance with national guidelines. Ideally, this position will be able to write TPN and support all stages of the nutrition care process, including those on oral and enteral nutrition across many different service lines.
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Compensation & Benefits:
OverviewUChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
