Registered Dietitian; remote

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Health Care

$30.00-$38.00/hr with Paid Travel Time, Mileage Reimbursement and Lodging Reimbursement

City Burlington

State/Province Iowa

52601

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position
-Part-Time(80% Remote)

Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This role allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in‑person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys a work‑life harmony.

Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Only 1 onsite visit required per month, remaining hours are completed remotely via telehealth.

Compensation: $30.00- $38.00 per hour, based on experience

Travel Reimbursement: Paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility.

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

Experience &

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 (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.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer