Registered Dietitian (80% remote)

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

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
• 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