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 (Northshore suburbs: 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