Registered Dietitian

RD Nutrition Consultants

Clinical Registered Dietitian with RD Nutrition Consultants, providing nutrition assessments and patient care plans. Flexible work with a blend of in-person and remote responsibilities 80%.

Posted 7/1/2026part-timeBurlington • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 - $38 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 (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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Travel Time
Mileage Reimbursement
Lodging Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Nutrition AssessmentNutrition Care Plan DevelopmentPatient Education and CounselingQuality Improvement InitiativesClinical Rounds Participation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingDecision-Making

Certifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Dietetics or NutritionCurrent State Licensure/Certification