Registered Dietitian

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) acts as a nutrition consultant and key member of the healthcare team, providing comprehensive nutritional care to patients and families. Responsibilities include nutritional assessment, diagnosis, care planning, patient counseling, education, intervention implementation, and monitoring outcomes. The role also supports educational programs and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs through evaluation of medical history, anthropometric data, lab results, and nutrition-focused physical findings.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans and interventions.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Monitor patient progress and evaluate outcomes related to nutrition therapy.
• Manage enteral and parenteral nutrition support as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient nutrition care.

Required:

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field with completion of an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and supervised practice program (dietetic internship), if RD credential obtained prior to January 1, 2024.
• Master’s Degree required for candidates obtaining RD credential on or after January 1, 2024.
• Minimum 1 year of recent full-time experience (within the last 5 years) as an RD in:
• Acute Care
• Nursing Home
• Inpatient Rehab
• LTACH setting
• Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Trained in completion of NFPE (Nutrition Focused Physical Exam).

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and nutrition therapy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer systems.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Shift: Flexible hours with start times between 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM