Clinical Registered Dietitian Position -Part-Time(80% Remote)
Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC
Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This role allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in-person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys a work-life harmony.
Hours: 8hrs per week
Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Only 1 onsite visit required per month, remaining hours are completed remotely via telehealth.
Compensation: $30.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience
Travel Reimbursement: Paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility
Mileage Reimbursement: Paid at $0.5/mile
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:
- Bachelor's or Master's 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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