Acute-Care Clinical Dietitian — Flexible Hours & Impact

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team in a full-time role in Lancaster, CA. The position involves performing nutrition assessments, developing care plans for patients with complex medical needs, and providing education to patients and families.

The role requires a BS/MS in Dietetics, RD/RDN certification, and 1–3 years of acute care experience. Flexibility in scheduling and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration are key to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or 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).
• Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans for complex medical conditions.
• Offer nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to optimize outcomes and timely discharge.
• Maintain thorough electronic medical record documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Enteral nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

Patient counseling

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian RD/RDN

Job description

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team in a full-time role in Lancaster, CA. The position involves performing nutrition assessments, developing care plans for patients with complex medical needs, and providing education to patients and families.

The role requires a BS/MS in Dietetics, RD/RDN certification, and 1–3 years of acute care experience. Flexibility in scheduling and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration are key to success.