Local Contract RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - $50-54 per hour

talent4health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Talent4Health is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a 13-week local contract in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The RDN will provide nutrition care through MNT, perform assessments, and develop care plans in collaboration with the medical team.

Ideal candidates have clinical nutrition experience in a facility, strong documentation skills, and the ability to educate patients and staff. The role supports patient outcomes in a hospital environment with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong patient care and clinical nutrition knowledge.
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide patient and staff education.
• Commitment to patient safety and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nutrition assessments and reassessments.
• Identify nutritional goals and develop interventions, monitoring progress.
• Develop enteral/parenteral nutrition plans with pharmacy and medical staff.
• Review admission orders to align nutrition support with guidelines.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in rounds.

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Allied Health Professional
• 13 weeks
• 19 hours per week
• 8 hours, days
• Local Contract

Registered Dietitian – Local Contract

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Weekly Pay: $2,160 (W2)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (91 Days)
Shift: Day Shift – 5×8 Hours
Start Date: December (Exact Date To Be Confirmed)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a 13-week local contract. The selected candidate will provide quality nutritional care to patients through the development, implementation, and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).

The ideal candidate will have clinical nutrition experience in a facility setting and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support positive patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Nutrition & Patient Care

• Perform initial nutrition assessments and reassessments.
• Identify nutritional goals, develop appropriate interventions, and monitor patient progress.
• Develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support plans 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.

Documentation & Care Coordination

• Maintain clear and concise documentation in medical records.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapy regarding diet progression and transitional feeding.
• Review admission orders to ensure diet and nutrition support orders align with established facility guidelines.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds, including wound care and ventilator weaning.
• Communicate patient nutritional needs, progress, and recommendations to the medical and multidisciplinary teams.

Menu Planning & Food Service

• Review and approve general and therapeutic menus and menu substitutions.
• Participate in menu development, planning, and standardization.
• Conduct meal rounds and tray audits to ensure meals meet prescribed dietary requirements and quality standards.
• Advise food production staff regarding special preparation requirements for modified diets.
• Educate clinical and food service staff on nutrition care resources and dietary guidelines.

Quality Improvement & Professional Development

• Participate in departmental and facility performance improvement initiatives.
• Assist with data collection and analysis.
• Maintain professional registration requirements and continuing education.
• Stay current with nutritional practices, research, and evidence-based guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition or a related field.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current state licensure/certification, if required by the state.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.

Additional Expectations

• Strong patient care and clinical nutrition knowledge.
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide patient and staff education.
• Commitment to patient safety, employee safety, and facility policies.
• Flexibility and professionalism in a hospital environment.