Registered Dietitian

Job Description

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 t horough 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 :

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

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