Clinical Dietitian / PRN

Select Specialty Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 46,838; Part time

Job summary

A specialized healthcare facility in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Per Diem Clinical Dietitian. This role involves performing nutritional assessments, collaborating with healthcare teams, and developing educational programs for patients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, state licensure, and experience in clinical settings. Competitive compensation is offered at $34 per hour. Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality nutritional care to critically ill patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related major.
• Current licensure/certification as required by state.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One year of clinical experience in a facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments and re-assessments.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy to assist with diets.
• Evaluate food/drug interactions.
• Develop educational programs for patients and staff.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Standardize menus and perform meal rounds.
• Maintain professional registration requirements.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Collaborative skills

Food/drug interactions

Menu planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition

Current state licensure

Registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration

One year of clinical experience

Job description

Clinical Dietitian – Per Diem

Location: Des Moines, IA

Schedule: Per Diem (PRN); Varied hours (Mon‑Fri)

Compensation: $34 Per Hour

Position Overview: Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients.

Responsibilities:

• Perform nutritional assessments and re‑assessments, identify goals, recommend interventions, monitor and evaluate progress.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy Department to assist progression of textured modified diets and ensure patient safety.
• Evaluate potential food/drug or herb/supplement interactions.
• Develop and implement educational programs for patients and staff.
• Serve as a resource regarding emerging trends in nutritional care of the patient population.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings; communicate nutrition care plan, progress and special needs.
• Participate in developing, planning and standardizing menus.
• Perform meal rounds to ensure consistency with prescribed diet and meet quality standards.
• Maintain current professional registration requirements (Professional Portfolio, self‑development, continuing education).
• Communicate patients’ needs to appropriate team members.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related major.
• Current state licensure/certification if required by state.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One year of clinical experience in a facility setting.