Full Time Registered Dietitian

RD Nutrition ConsultantsLancaster, CA
14d$50 - $55

About The Position

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. Schedule: 32-40 hours/week, days/hours can be flexible Compensation: $50.00-$55.00 per hour, based on experience + benefits and mileage reimbursement

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).
  • Minimum of 1-3 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.

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
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