Registered Dietitian

Jobtailor; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care in an acute hospital setting in Burlington, IA. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and educate patients and families on nutrition management and discharge planning.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will monitor progress, document in the EHR, and contribute to quality improvement to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
• Current state licensure/certification if mandated by the state.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans for complex cases.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families on disease management and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Enteral/Parenteral nutrition

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

RD/RDN certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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 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 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.

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.