Registered Dietitian-Hybrid (Part Time)

Part-time position with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Hybrid opportunity available (work from home 1 day per week) after completing appropriate training/orientation (could take from 90 days to 6 months). 20 hours per week, including some weekend and holiday coverage.

About the Role

The Registered Dietitian, under the direction of the coordinator, provides clinical nutrition services to patients by delivering medical nutrition therapy, performing all components of the Nutrition Care Process (including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation), and formulating/calculating modified diets (including oral diets, enteral nutrition, and parenteral nutrition). Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations through the safe and efficient use of resources.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nutritional status of patients and identifies nutrition problems/diagnoses as appropriate.
• Develops and implements nutrition care plans utilizing appropriate nutrition interventions (including oral diets, oral nutrition supplements, enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, referral to other services/community agencies).
• Monitors the effectiveness of nutrition interventions, evaluates patient outcomes, and revises nutrition care plan as needed.
• Educates/counsels patients/families individually or in groups on therapeutic diets and nutrition principles, and nutrition care plan/discharge plan.
• Communicates/collaborates with members of the health care team regarding nutrition care plans and discharge needs/plans through participation in unit rounds/SNAP huddles, family meetings, and 1:1 dialogue with members of the health care team.
• Completes all required documentation, reports, and productivity logs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Orients/trains/mentors/precepts students, interns, staff, and other professionals.
• Participates in department and organizational performance improvement/quality activities/initiatives, research, and assigned committees, councils, and/or task forces.
• Advises the Nutritional Services Department on patient nutritional care/food allergies, modified diets/menus based on current diet manual, and food service issues.
• Represents the Clinical Nutrition department by responding to media requests, participating in outreach activities, and promoting sound nutrition throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Active status as Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.
• No minimum experience requirement; one year of clinical experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages and apply basic algebraic concepts; ability to accurately calculate comparative standards.
• Proficiency in operating hospital and department computer-based systems, including basic use of application software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions

Work environment includes office and clinical settings. Exposure Class I. Physical requirements: Light work involving standing, sitting, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, and tasting.

Pay

Pay range: $36.45 - $53.70 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may vary based on location.