Registered Dietitian

Sacramento, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40 - 45

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for 20 hrs/week in the Sacramento CA area!

Facility Type: Acute Care

Schedule: 20 hr/week. Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Flexible days.

Compensation: $40.00-$45.00/hour DOE.

Travel Compensation: Paid at your hourly rate for drive time to and from the facility.

At least 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.

RD Nutrition Consultants provides our consultants with competitive wages and flexible work schedules!

Key Responsibilities:

Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk adhering to facility policies and procedures
Develop implement and monitor individualized and evidence-based nutrition care plans for patients with complex medical conditions
Offer nutrition education and counseling to patients and families regarding acute disease management discharge planning and prevention of readmission.
Proactively collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians nurses pharmacists speech-language pathologists case managers and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate timely discharge.
Ensure compliance with all hospital policies regulatory standards (e.g. TJC CMS) and best practice guidelines for acute care nutrition.
Maintain thorough and timely electronic medical record documentation in a fast-paced environment reflecting medical necessity and intervention effectiveness.
Routinely monitor patients for acute changes in weight labs fluid status and clinical condition adjusting nutrition interventions promptly.
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives clinical rounds etc to enhance nutrition care services and overall patient safety within the acute care setting.
Serve as a nutrition expert and resource for hospital staff contributing to staff education and development.
Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed

Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Dietetics Nutrition or a related field from an accredited program.
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state).
Minimum of 2-3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting (required).
Demonstrated experience managing patients with diverse complex medical conditions.
Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients families and high-performing healthcare teams in high-pressure situations.
Possesses superior critical thinking problem-solving and decision-making abilities to assess rapidly changing objectives develop and implement effective time-sensitive plans.
Strong familiarity with acute care workflows electronic health records (EHR) and regulatory standards relevant to hospital accreditation.
Ability to work autonomously and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive wages flexible work schedules and a supportive work environment.

To Apply: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity please submit your resume.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Requirements

Required Skills:

Candidates must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration Excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills. Strong organizational and time management abilities. Commitment to cultural competency and providing client-centered care. RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to health care facilities throughout the United States. Our consultants enjoy competitive wages and flexible work schedules.

Required Education:

Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for 20 hrs/week in the Sacramento CA area!Facility Type: Acute Care Schedule: 20 hr/week. Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Flexible days. Compensation: $40.00-$45.00/hour DOE.Travel Compensation: Paid at your ...