Clinical Dietitian - Acute Care

Vetted Solutions; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an Acute Care Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in a hospital setting. You will complete nutrition assessments and document individualized care plans to support healing.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and foodservice teams, educate patients and families on therapeutic diets, monitor outcomes, and contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with acute care experience or strong hospital training.
• Strong clinical assessment and nutrition care planning skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Team-focused approach with effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and identify needs through clinical evaluation.
• Create, implement, and document therapeutic nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and foodservice teams to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and nutrition goals.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust nutrition recommendations as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

RDN (acute care)

Clinical assessment

Nutrition care planning

Documentation skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Acute Care Dietitian

Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in a hospital setting for diverse patient populations. Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop, and document individualized care plans to support healing and recovery.

Key Duties

• Assess nutritional status and identify needs through clinical evaluation
• Create, implement, and document therapeutic nutrition care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and foodservice teams to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and nutrition goals
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust nutrition recommendations as needed
• Contribute to quality improvement and safety initiatives

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Dietitian with acute care experience or strong hospital training
• Strong clinical assessment, nutrition care planning, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and patient/family education abilities
• Team-focused approach with effective interdisciplinary collaboration
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality, and patient safety