Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is recruiting a registered dietitian to perform nutrition assessments and develop evidence-based care plans for patients at nutritional risk in an acute care hospital setting.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers, and ensure compliant EHR documentation while monitoring progress and contributing to quality initiatives to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.

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).
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state).
• Minimum of 2–3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting (required).
• Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized and evidence-based nutrition care plans.
• Offer nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards for acute care nutrition.
• Maintain thorough electronic medical record documentation reflecting medical necessity and intervention effectiveness.
• Monitor patients for acute changes and adjust nutrition interventions promptly.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical rounds to enhance nutrition care and patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Education

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

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

• 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 thorough 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, and other activities 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• Current state licensure/certification (if mandated by the state).
• Minimum of 2–3 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.