Healthcare, Dietitian ​/ Nutritionist

Palmdale, United States

Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team.

Schedule:32-40 hours/week, days/hours can be flexible

Compensation: $50.00- $55.00 per hour, based on experience + benefits and mileage reimbursement

• 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 foracute care nutrition.
• Maintain t horough 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 inquality improvement initiatives, clinical rounds etc to enhance nutritioncare services and overall patient safety within the acute care setting.
• Serve as a nutrition expertand resource for hospital staff, contributing to staff education and development.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed

• Bachelor's or Master's degreein Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
• Minimum of 1-3 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 acutecare workflows, electronic health records (EHR), and regulatory standards relevant to hospital accreditation.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

We are a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm. At RD Nutrition Consultants, our focus is on ensuring healthcare facilities across the U.S. have access to top-tier dietitian services. Our consultants are provided with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference in the healthcare community.