Dietitian Nutritionist Specialist - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Met
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Dietitian Nutritionist Specialist - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per year
FTE: 1 (Full Time)
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, Shift: Days, Workplace Type: On-Site
Responsibilities
Perform Diabetes self-management education (DSME) and nutrition assessment.
Provide comprehensive analysis of assessment results to endocrinologists and referring providers.
Support coordination of follow‑up care for patients with diabetes and complex medical needs.
Assess nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary‑care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Advise patients and families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, food selection and preparation.
Conduct counseling for individuals and groups on basic nutrition principles and healthy eating habits to improve quality of life.
Consult with physicians and health‑care personnel to determine patient nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
Assist care of patients with pre‑diabetes and diabetes in outpatient and tele‑health settings.
Evaluate diabetes self‑management skills, including competencies in meal planning, exercise, sick‑day management, and hypoglycemic/hyperglycemic event management.
Monitor DSME outcomes, present data for divisional and institutional review.
Coordinate and lead diabetes education classes through the NWC education program.
Review medical reports and provide treatment, safety, and healthy food choices.
Use education guidelines and modules to promote optimal diabetes management and skills.
Deliver patient training on insulin pumps, pens, and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
Coordinate insurance approvals and device delivery with industry vendors.
Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Current registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Master’s degree in a specialty area related to Nutrition and Dietetics.
Four (4) years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) license (preferred).
Illinois residency requirement of at least 180 days of employment.
Benefits
Eligible for health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per year
FTE: 1 (Full Time)
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, Shift: Days, Workplace Type: On-Site
Responsibilities
Perform Diabetes self-management education (DSME) and nutrition assessment.
Provide comprehensive analysis of assessment results to endocrinologists and referring providers.
Support coordination of follow‑up care for patients with diabetes and complex medical needs.
Assess nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary‑care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Advise patients and families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, food selection and preparation.
Conduct counseling for individuals and groups on basic nutrition principles and healthy eating habits to improve quality of life.
Consult with physicians and health‑care personnel to determine patient nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
Assist care of patients with pre‑diabetes and diabetes in outpatient and tele‑health settings.
Evaluate diabetes self‑management skills, including competencies in meal planning, exercise, sick‑day management, and hypoglycemic/hyperglycemic event management.
Monitor DSME outcomes, present data for divisional and institutional review.
Coordinate and lead diabetes education classes through the NWC education program.
Review medical reports and provide treatment, safety, and healthy food choices.
Use education guidelines and modules to promote optimal diabetes management and skills.
Deliver patient training on insulin pumps, pens, and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
Coordinate insurance approvals and device delivery with industry vendors.
Perform related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Current registered Dietitian Nutritionist licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Master’s degree in a specialty area related to Nutrition and Dietetics.
Four (4) years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) license (preferred).
Illinois residency requirement of at least 180 days of employment.
Benefits
Eligible for health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
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