Clinical Registered Dietitian (Part-Time, On-Site)

Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team for a part-time on-site opportunity in Louisiana. This role is ideal for an RD with acute care experience who values flexibility autonomy and meaningful clinical impact.

Position Details

• Schedule: 1624 hours per week
  

• On-site requirement: 23 facility visits per week
  

• Compensation: $30.00$38.00 per hour based on experience mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk in accordance with facility policies and procedures
  

• Develop implement and monitor individualized evidence-based nutrition care plans for patients with complex medical conditions
  

• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families including acute disease management discharge planning and readmission prevention
  

• Collaborate proactively with physicians nurses pharmacists speech-language pathologists case managers and other interdisciplinary team members
  

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies regulatory standards (e.g. TJC CMS) and acute care nutrition best practices
  

• Maintain timely thorough documentation in the electronic medical record reflecting medical necessity and intervention effectiveness
  

• Monitor changes in weight labs fluid status and overall clinical condition adjusting nutrition interventions as needed
  

• Participate in clinical rounds quality improvement initiatives and activities that enhance patient care and safety
  

• Serve as a nutrition resource for hospital staff and contribute to staff education as appropriate
  

• Perform other duties within scope of practice as assigned
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Dietetics Nutrition or related field from an accredited program
  

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  

• Minimum of 13 years of recent acute care clinical experience (required)
  

• Experience managing patients with complex and diverse medical conditions
  

• Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support
  

• Strong communication critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  

• Familiarity with acute care workflows EHR systems and hospital regulatory standards
  

• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  

About RD Nutrition Consultants LLC

RD Nutrition Consultants is a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist consulting firm providing high-quality nutrition services to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive compensation flexible scheduling and opportunities to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and brief cover letter outlining relevant experience.