What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at RD Nutrition Consultants?
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for 20 hrs/week in the Sacramento, CA area!
Schedule: 20 hr/week. Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Flexible days.
Compensation: $40.00-$45.00/hour DOE.
Travel Compensation: Paid at your hourly rate for drive time to and from the facility.
At least 1 year of clinical experience is preferred.
RD Nutrition Consultants provides our consultants with competitive wages and flexible work schedules!
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
Requirements
Salary : $40 - $45