Full Time Registered Dietitian

Zohorecruit; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC invites a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team in Lancaster, CA. This full-time role offers 32-40 hours weekly with flexible days and hours. Compensation is $50-$55 per hour plus benefits and mileage reimbursement.

You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans for patients with complex medical conditions, provide education, collaborate with the care team, ensure regulatory compliance, and document in the EMR.

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).
• Minimum of 1-3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting (required).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk.
• Develop, implement and monitor individualized 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 readmission prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards (TJC, CMS).
• Maintain thorough and timely EMR documentation in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor weight, labs, fluid status, and clinical changes; adjust interventions as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical rounds.
• Serve as a nutrition expert and resource for hospital staff.
• Perform other tasks within scope of practice as needed.

Skills

Enteral and parenteral nutrition

Nutrition assessment

EHR proficiency

Clinical decision making

Autonomy & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics/Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)

1-3 years acute care experience

Job description

Full time | RD Nutrition Consultants | United States

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Health Care

$50.00-$55.00/hr

City Lancaster

State/Province California

93534

Job Description

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position Full-Time

Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity 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 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.
• Proactively collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate timely discharge.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS), and best practice guidelines for acute care nutrition.
• Maintain t horough and timely electronic medical record documentation in a fast-paced environment, reflecting medical necessity and intervention effectiveness.
• Routinely monitor patients for acute changes in weight, labs, fluid status, and clinical condition, adjusting nutrition interventions promptly.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical rounds etc to enhance nutrition care services and overall patient safety within the acute care setting.
• Serve as a nutrition expert and resource for hospital staff, contributing to staff education and development.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed

Experience & 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).
• 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 and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and high-performing healthcare teams in high-pressure situations.
• Possesses superior critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities to assess rapidly changing objectives, develop, and implement effective, time-sensitive plans.
• Strong familiarity with acute care workflows, electronic health records (EHR), and regulatory standards relevant to hospital accreditation.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

About RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC:

We are a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm. At RD Nutrition Consultants, our focus is on ensuring healthcare facilities across the U.S. have access to top-tier dietitian services. Our consultants are provided with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference in the healthcare community.