What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietician position at Baxtera Solutions LLC?
The Inpatient Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized patients across multiple inpatient units. This role collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to assess nutritional status, develop individualized nutrition care plans, and support optimal patient outcomes in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for inpatients, including review of medical history, laboratory values, medications, anthropometric data, and dietary intake
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans based on patient diagnoses and clinical condition
- Provide medical nutrition therapy for acute and chronic disease states, including but not limited to diabetes, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, oncology, and critical illness
- Recommend appropriate diet orders, oral nutrition supplements, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition as indicated
- Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutrition interventions and modify plans as needed
- Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families, tailored to health literacy and cultural needs
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and discharge planning
- Collaborate with food services, nursing, pharmacy, and medical staff to ensure continuity of care
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance improvement activities, and continuing education
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Active state dietitian licensure (if required by state)
- Knowledge of clinical nutrition guidelines and inpatient care protocols
- Strong documentation, communication, and critical-thinking skills
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $ $68.00 per hour
Experience:
- dietician: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dietitian (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68