Local Contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - $47-53 per hour

talent4health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent4Health is seeking a local contract RDN in Savannah, GA. The Registered Dietitian will provide comprehensive nutrition care, develop nutrition plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a clinical setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition, active CDR registration, and 1+ year of hospital or facility experience with Medical Nutrition Therapy and enteral/parenteral nutrition support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure or certification, if required by the state.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and individualized nutrition care planning.
• Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition support.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments.
• Identify nutrition goals and develop appropriate interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
• Develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support regimens in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff.
• Evaluate potential food-drug and herb-supplement interactions.
• Consider religious, cultural, and ethnic factors when developing nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy regarding diet progression and transitional feeding.

Skills

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutrition

Clinical Nutrition

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Enteral/Parenteral nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition

CDR registration

State licensure/certification

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a local contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a local contract job in Savannah, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

Talent4Health is seeking a local contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a local contract job in Savannah, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Registered Dietitian – Local Contract

Location: Savannah, GA
Pay: $2,100 per week (W-2)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days – 5×8-hour shifts
Job Category: Clinical – Allied – Local Contract

Position Overview

The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutritional care to patients through the development, implementation, and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapy. This role involves conducting nutrition assessments, developing individualized nutrition plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Nutrition Care

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments.
• Identify nutrition goals and develop appropriate interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
• Develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support regimens in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff.
• Evaluate potential food-drug and herb-supplement interactions.
• Consider religious, cultural, and ethnic factors when developing nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy regarding diet progression and transitional feeding.

Documentation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely medical record documentation.
• Clarify admission orders to ensure nutrition support, diet, and oral supplement orders comply with established guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds, including wound care and ventilator-weaning rounds.
• Communicate patient nutrition plans, progress, and recommendations to the healthcare team.
• Serve as a resource to medical staff regarding evidence-based nutrition practices.

Food Service and Menu Management

• Coordinate with food service staff to ensure individualized nutrition plans are implemented.
• Advise food production staff regarding special preparation requirements for modified diets.
• Participate in menu development, planning, and standardization.
• Review and approve general and therapeutic menus and menu substitutions.
• Conduct meal rounds and tray audits to ensure meals meet prescribed dietary requirements and quality standards.
• Review and approve annual updates to the therapeutic diet manual.
• Educate clinical and food service staff on nutrition care resources.

Quality Improvement and Professional Development

• Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and analysis.
• Maintain current professional registration requirements and continuing education.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and specialized certifications.
• Follow workplace policies, patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safe patient handling and maintain awareness of workplace hazards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure or certification, if required by the state.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and individualized nutrition care planning.
• Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Strong documentation, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Assignment Details

• Local W-2 contract.
• Day shift, 5×8-hour schedule.
• 13-week contract.
• Location: Savannah, Georgia.