Candidate Must Have

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
• Acute Care, Nursing Home, Inpatient Rehab, or LTACH experience
• NFPE experience
• Enteral Nutrition experience
• Parenteral Nutrition experience
• Minimum 1 year of recent full-time clinical experience
• ICU experience preferred

Duration: 13 Weeks
Interview Mode: MS Teams
Schedule: Flexible (4x10s, 5x8s, or combination)
Start Time: Between 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Job Summary

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide comprehensive nutritional care for patients in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized nutrition care plans, educate patients and families, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and monitor patient outcomes to ensure high-quality clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and identify nutrition-related concerns.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy, including:
  • Therapeutic diets
  • Enteral nutrition
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Nutrition education and counseling
• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed.
• Assess food tolerance and nutritional intake.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and caregivers on dietary plans and nutrition management.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and special projects.
• Conduct staff education and community nutrition programs when required.
• Mentor dietetic interns and students.
• Maintain professional competency and comply with organizational policies.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).
• Minimum 1 year of recent full-time experience (within the last 5 years) in:
  • Acute Care Hospital
  • Nursing Home
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • LTACH
• Candidates with 1 year of experience within the past 8 years may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Experience performing Nutrition Focused Physical Examination (NFPE).
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Parenteral Nutrition
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical documentation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• ICU experience.
• Strong background in clinical nutrition support.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Customer service focused.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated and adaptable.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong initiative and willingness to learn.
• Respectful of diversity and inclusion.
• Professional, ethical, and patient-focused..