Dietitian Nutritionist (Renal Dietitian Nutritionist -, Clinical Nutrition

Chicago, IL, United States

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1042304

Posted on: 8/10/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 8/17/2026

Hiring Department
:
Clinical Nutrition

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1042304

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. / 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.

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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.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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.

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.

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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, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment…