Registered Dietitian

RD Nutrition Consultants•Chico, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for 16-20 hrs/week in an Acute Care facility. This role involves performing comprehensive nutrition assessments, developing and monitoring nutrition care plans, providing nutrition education, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. The dietitian will ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards, maintain electronic medical records, monitor patients for changes, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and serve as a nutrition expert for hospital staff.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.

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