Full time

Zohorecruit; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team in Lancaster, CA. The role offers 32-40 hours per week with flexible days and hours.

Compensation ranges from $50 to $55 per hour, based on experience, plus benefits and mileage reimbursement. The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement, and monitor nutrition care for patients with complex medical conditions in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
• Minimum 1-3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans for complex conditions.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, speech-language pathologists, and case managers.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS).
• Maintain thorough and timely EHR documentation reflecting medical necessity.
• Monitor weight, labs, fluid status, and clinical condition; adjust interventions as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Dietetics

Job description

Lancaster, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position Full-Time

Overview:

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer anopportunity 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensivenutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk,adhering to facility policies and procedures
• Develop, implement andmonitor individualized and evidence-based nutrition care plans forpatients with complex medical conditions
• Offer nutrition education andcounseling to patients and families regarding acute disease management,discharge planning, and prevention of readmission.
• Proactively collaborate andcommunicate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists,speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of theinterdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes and facilitatetimely 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 electronicmedical record documentation in a fast-paced environment, reflectingmedical necessity and intervention effectiveness.
• Routinely monitor patientsfor 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 anddevelopment.
• Perform other tasks asassigned and within scope of practice as needed

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degreein Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commissionon 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 andinterpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families,and high-performing healthcare teams in high-pressure situations.
• Possesses superior criticalthinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to assess rapidlychanging objectives, develop, and implement effective, time-sensitiveplans.
• Strong familiarity with acutecare workflows, electronic health records (EHR), and regulatory standardsrelevant to hospital accreditation.
• Ability to work autonomouslyand prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

About RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC:

We are a nationally recognized Registered DietitianNutritionist Consulting firm. At RD Nutrition Consultants, our focus is onensuring healthcare facilities across the U.S. have access to top-tier dietitianservices. Our consultants are provided with competitive pay, flexiblescheduling, and the chance to make a real difference in the healthcarecommunity.