Registered Dietician - CONNECT Community Research Dietician

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