Job Description
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) | Oncology & Clinical Nutrition Zion, IL 60099 13-Week Contract Assignment $55•60/Hour | $2,000•2,400
Weekly Pay Assignment Details Position:
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Location:
Zion, IL 60099 Duration:
13 Weeks Setting:
Adult Outpatient Oncology Clinic Experience Required:
Minimum 2 Years (3-4 Years Preferred) License Required:
Active Illinois Dietitian License Certification Required:
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Start Date:
06/23/2026 Pay Package Hourly Rate:
$55•60 per hour Weekly Pay:
$2,000•2,400 per week Contract Duration:
13 Weeks Job Snapshot ✅ Oncology Nutrition ✅ Clinical Nutrition ✅ Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) ✅ Adult Outpatient Setting ✅ Enteral Nutrition & Tube Feeding ✅ Nutrition Assessments & Reassessments ✅ Nutrition Education & Counseling ✅ Weight Management ✅ Malnutrition Management ✅ Multidisciplinary Care Team ✅ Patient Advocacy ✅ InBody 520 Body Composition Analysis Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) to join a multidisciplinary oncology and clinical nutrition team in Zion, Illinois. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, patient advocate, and independent clinician with expertise in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Oncology Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Weight Management, and Nutrition Support. The Dietitian will collaborate closely with physicians, speech therapists, physical therapists, social workers, interpreters, and other healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based nutrition interventions for patients with cancer and complex comorbidities. Patient populations commonly include:
Oncology (Breast, Colon, Prostate Cancer) Obesity & Weight Management Diabetes Heart Disease GI Disorders Ostomy Patients Enteral Nutrition Patients Malnutrition & Cachexia Chronic Disease Management Key Responsibilities Clinical Nutrition Care Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments Develop individualized nutrition care plans Deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) Monitor nutritional status and treatment outcomes Implement evidence-based nutrition protocols Assess fluid, electrolyte, and nutrient requirements Manage therapeutic diet orders Oncology & Specialized Nutrition Provide nutrition care for oncology patients Manage cachexia and protein-calorie malnutrition Address treatment-related nutrition complications Support symptom management and quality-of-life goals Educate patients on dietary modifications throughout treatment Nutrition Support Evaluate and manage enteral nutrition regimens Monitor tube feeding tolerance and effectiveness Assist with hydration and nutrition support strategies Collaborate on nutrition interventions for GI complications Patient Education & Counseling Deliver nutrition education and counseling Provide coaching for lifestyle modification and wellness Support weight management initiatives Educate patients and caregivers on disease-specific nutrition plans Collaboration & Documentation Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams Maintain accurate clinical documentation Ensure compliance with nutrition protocols and regulatory standards Advocate for optimal patient outcomes Required Qualifications Education & Certifications Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Active Illinois Dietitian License Required Experience Adult Outpatient/Clinic Experience Oncology Nutrition Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutrition Assessments & Reassessments Nutrition Education & Counseling Enteral Nutrition / Tube Feeding Therapeutic Diet Orders Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) Cachexia Management Protein-Calorie Malnutrition Refeeding Syndrome Nutrient Deficiency Management Nutrition Care Planning Preferred QualificationsClinical Experience Home Health Hospice Short-Term Acute Care Renal Nutrition / Renal Dietitian Experience Diabetes Management Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Hypoglycemia Cardiovascular Disease Management Chronic Wound Care Failure to Thrive Morbid Obesity Gastrointestinal Disorders Crohn's Disease IBS Chronic Diarrhea Hyperemesis Short Gut Syndrome Ostomy Care Post-Operative Gastric Bypass Malabsorption Syndromes Advanced Nutrition Support Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Fluid & Electrolyte Management Dysphagia Aspiration Safety Mucositis Stomatitis Calorie Counts Appetite Stimulants Laboratory & Medication Knowledge Blood Glucose & A1C Lipid Panels Insulin Steroids Diuretics Immunosuppressants Laxatives Radiation Therapy Effects Core Skills Registered Dietitian Clinical Dietitian Oncology Dietitian Renal Dietitian Dietetics Clinical Nutrition Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutrition Therapy Nutrition Support Nutrition Protocols Nutrition Management Nutrition Education Nutrition Counseling Health Coaching Wellness Coaching Weight Management Enteral Nutrition Tube Feeding Malnutrition Management Cachexia Management Patient Advocacy Clinical Documentation Care Coordination Evidence-Based Practice Food Service Management Dietary Department Operations Preferred Certifications ServSafe Certification ServSafe Food Manager Certification Food Safety Certification HACCP Certification Food Handler Certification Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) CPR Certification BLS Certification ATS Keywords Registered Dietitian, RD, RDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Clinical Dietitian, Oncology Dietitian, Renal Dietitian, Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian Manager, Clinical Nutrition Manager, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Medical Nutrition Therapy, MNT, Nutrition Protocols, Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Reassessment, Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Education & Counseling, Nutrition Counseling, Weight Management, Wellness Coaching, Health Coaching, Oncology Nutrition, Cancer Nutrition, Renal Nutrition, Enteral Nutrition, Tube Feeding, TPN, Nutrition Support, Therapeutic Diet Orders, NFPE, Malnutrition, Protein-Calorie Malnutrition, Cachexia, Refeeding Syndrome, Nutrient Deficiencies, Dietary Department Experience, Food Service Management, Dietary Operations, Certified Dietary Manager, ServSafe, ServSafe Food Manager, Food Safety Certification, HACCP Certification, Food Handler Certification, CPR Certification, Patient Advocacy, Care Coordination, Clinical Documentation, Healthcare Nutrition, Adult Outpatient Nutrition, Ambulatory Care, Chronic Disease Management, Evidence-Based Practice. BI01_RTX Dietary Aide Dietary Manager Registered Dietitian Dietary Professional Clinical Dietitian Dietary Director Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) Dietetic Intern Nutritionist Dietary Aide / Cook Dietary Supervisor Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Dietitian Dietary Cook Cook Health Coach Clinical Registered Dietitian Dietetic Technician Diet Clerk Owner & Registered Dietitian Oncology Dietitian Renal Dietitian Clinical Nutrition Specialist Nutrition Manager Clinical Nutrition Manager Food Service Manager Food & Nutrition Services Manager Nutrition Services Director Wellness Coach Nutrition Coach Weight Management Specialist Medical Nutrition Therapist Nutrition Support Dietitian Outpatient Dietitian Ambulatory Care Dietitian Oncology Nutrition Specialist Clinical Nutrition Coordinator Community Dietitian Healthcare Dietitian Nutrition Consultant Therapeutic Dietitian Senior Dietitian Lead Dietitian Nutrition Program Manager Patient Nutrition Specialist Clinical Nutrition Consultant Dietetic Services Manager Food Service Director Nutrition Education Specialist Registered Clinical Nutritionist Nutrition Care Manager Wellness and Lifestyle Coach Chronic Disease Management Dietitian Bariatric Dietitian Diabetes Educator / Dietitian Nutrition Support Specialist Enteral Nutrition Specialist Clinical Dietetics Specialist Pay:
$50.00•$60.00 per hour Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Referral program Vision insurance Wellness program Work Location:
In person
