Registered Dietitian
hace 18 días
Sacramento
Job Description RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for 20 hrs/week in the Sacramento, CA area! Facility Type: Acute Care 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