Full time

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

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join a hospital-based team in Santa Clarita, CA. This full-time role offers a flexible 32-40 hour schedule, with compensation of $50.00-$55.00 per hour plus benefits and mileage reimbursement.

Responsibilities include comprehensive nutrition assessments, care plan development, education for patients and families, and interprofessional collaboration to ensure safe discharges and optimal outcomes in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk, adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Develop, implement and monitor individualized and evidence-based nutrition care plans for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Offer nutrition education and counseling to patients and families regarding acute disease management, discharge planning, and prevention of readmission.
• Collaborate and communicate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, SLPs, case managers, and other care team members to optimize patient outcomes and timely discharge.
• Maintain thorough and timely electronic medical record documentation reflecting medical necessity and intervention effectiveness.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition

RD/RDN certification

Tools

EHR familiarity

Job description

Santa Clarita, 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.