Registered Dietitian

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for 16-20 hrs/week!

Facility Type: Acute Care

Schedule: 16-20 hr/week. Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Flexible days.

Compensation: $40.00-$45.00/hour depending on experience.

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

At least 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.

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

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