Acute Care Dietitian - RD-led Nutrition & Patient Education

ConnectedHealth; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedHealth is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized care plans in an acute care hospital near Monterey, California. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education to improve outcomes, with RD credential and a nutrition bachelor's degree required.

You will evaluate nutritional status, develop dietary recommendations, document progress, and educate patients and families while adhering to clinical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential by CDR or registry-eligible.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized care plans for patients.
• Evaluate patients' nutritional status and develop appropriate dietary recommendations.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and timely.
• Support quality patient care while following applicable clinical, regulatory, and dietary standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, and evidence-based clinical practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

RD credentialed by CDR or registry eligible

Job description

ConnectedHealth is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized care plans in an acute care hospital near Monterey, California. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education to improve outcomes, with RD credential and a nutrition bachelor's degree required.

You will evaluate nutritional status, develop dietary recommendations, document progress, and educate patients and families while adhering to clinical and