Dietary Services/Pediatric Dietitian

Title: Pediatric Dietitian
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Duration: 13 Weeks (Start ASAP)
Shift: Day Shift – 5x8 Hours (08:00 AM – 04:30 PM) with 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM start; remote rotating weekends once per month

Job Responsibilities

• Provide specialized pediatric nutrition care, including NICU patient populations.
• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition interventions accordingly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support pediatric patient outcomes.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
• Document assessments, plans, and outcomes according to facility standards.
• Participate in periodic remote weekend coverage (approximately once per month).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Pediatric dietitian experience required, specifically NICU experience.
• Active Illinois state license required.
• Ability to assess, plan, and implement pediatric nutrition care.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for interdisciplinary care teams.
• Ability to manage pediatric patient nutritional needs in a clinical setting.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• CNSC (Certified Nutrition Support Clinician) certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in hospital-based pediatric nutrition services.

Additional Requirements

• Contract length: 13 weeks.
• Less than 2 years of experience may be accepted depending on qualifications.