Registered Dietitian (100% remote)

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position -Part-Time(100% Remote) 

Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC

Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This role allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in-person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys a work-life harmony.

Facility Type: Acute Care 
Schedule: 12hrs/week, 100% remote via telehealth

Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Hours are completed remotely via telehealth. 

Compensation: $30.00-$36.00 per hour, based on experience

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/active Illinois state licensure is required 
  


• 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.
  

About RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC:

We are a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm. At RD Nutrition Consultants, our focus is on ensuring healthcare facilities across the U.S. have access to top-tier dietitian services. Our consultants are provided with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference in the healthcare community.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

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