Registered Dietician - CONNECT Community Research Dietician

Position Summary

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 partnership between Mom’s Meals and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Remote/hybrid role requiring travel within the Chicago area (Northshore suburbs: Park Ridge to Winnetka to Evanston to Lincoln Square). The candidate must be local to the Chicago, IL area.

• Conduct three MNT visits over a 3‑month period for each enrolled participant (home or clinic)
• Use the Academy’s health informatics platform AND HII 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

• 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 communication skills (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)

• Master’s degree or PhD in nutrition or related field
• Minimum 1‑2 years’ clinical nutrition and /or research experience
• Previous experience with human‑subject research, Good Clinical Practice, or multi‑site study operations
• Experience working with older adults, malnutrition screening, or medically tailored meal programs
• Familiarity with AND HII or clinical informatics platforms

• 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