The Registered Dietitian will serve as the Community Research RD, delivering nutrition care within a groundbreaking national study designed to improve continuity of nutrition care between hospitals and home-delivered meal providers in this partnership between Mom’s Meals and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
This is a remote/hybrid role which 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 work additional remote hours as a Mom’s Meals Nutrition Educator.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to
- Conduct three MNT visits over a 3-month period for each enrolled participant (home or clinic)
- Use the Academy’s health informatics platform ANDHII to review referrals and enter study-required nutrition documentation
- Conduct study-related data collection, quality-of-life assessments, and participant follow-up
- Collaborate with Mom’s Meals Nutrition Counseling to support seamless enrollment into home-delivered meal programs
- Ensure adherence 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
- Identify community resources and coordinate referrals as needed
- Maintain competency through professional development and internal training
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s 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
- Master’s degree or PhD in nutrition or related field
- Minimum 1-2 years’ clinical nutrition and /or research experience
- Previous experience with human subjects research, 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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