Registered Dietitian
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Full-Time/Hybrid Registered Dietitian Position
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our network of exceptional clinicians. You will have the ongoing support of our dedicated team allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality patient care
Overview: This exciting opportunity for a Registered Dietitian offers a flexible and rewarding work-life balance with a blend of in-person and remote work options.
Facility Type: Acute Care
Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week (Transition to hybrid/remote flexibility available after the first few months of onsite onboarding)
Compensation: $38.00$43.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits: Full-time benefits package available (Medical Dental Vision 401k)
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 Indiana state licensure/certification
- 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
