Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Adelphi Staffing•Lubbock, TX

1d•$40 - $50•Remote

About The Position

Adelphi is seeking a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) to provide medical nutrition therapy services for residents of a healthcare facility in Lubbock County, Texas. The ideal candidate will assess nutritional needs, develop care plans, provide education, document services, and collaborate with the care team.

Requirements

Current Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Current, unrestricted Texas Dietitian License in good standing.
Education in dietetics, nutrition, food and nutrition, or a related discipline that meets applicable professional credentialing requirements.
Minimum of five years of relevant professional dietitian experience.
Experience providing medical nutrition therapy, nutrition screenings, comprehensive assessments, care planning, and nutrition education.
Ability to develop individualized nutritional guidelines, recommendations, and treatment plans.
Experience documenting services in an electronic medical or clinical record system.
Proficiency with computers, remote-service technology, and secure electronic documentation platforms.
Reliable internet access and the ability to maintain a secure, confidential remote workspace.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinical leadership, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Ability to respond to facility requests and complete clinical documentation within established timeframes.
Must maintain all required licenses, registrations, certifications, and permits in good standing throughout the assignment.
Must complete all required background screening, credential verification, onboarding, and facility training.
Must comply with applicable professional standards, facility policies, confidentiality requirements, and established standards of care.

Responsibilities

Provide remote medical nutrition therapy services under the direction of the facility’s Chief Clinical Dietitian or designated clinical leader.
Conduct nutrition screenings, comprehensive nutritional assessments, and follow-up evaluations.
Review residents’ medical conditions, nutritional status, dietary needs, treatment goals, and applicable restrictions.
Develop individualized nutrition plans, guidelines, interventions, and recommendations.
Provide nutrition education regarding dietary modifications, treatment recommendations, and strategies to support improved health outcomes.
Monitor resident progress and recommend modifications to nutrition interventions when clinically appropriate.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing personnel, clinical staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team regarding residents’ nutritional needs.
Enter assessment findings, nutrition plans, recommendations, and other required information into the facility’s Clinical Record System.
Prepare written or dictated reports for each resident and each episode of treatment.
Complete all required records, reports, and clinical documentation accurately and within established deadlines.
Respond to facility communications and requests within required timeframes.
Perform additional nutrition-related duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Dietitian or designated clinical leader.
Follow established standards of care, performance expectations, documentation procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
Support the timely completion of dietitian services for referred residents and promote continuity of nutritional care.