Job Information
Work Experience 1-3 years
Health Care
$40.00-$45.00/hour
City Miami
State/Province Florida
33012
Job Description
Part-Time/Hybrid role Registered Dietitian Positions – Acute Care
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Schedule: 20 hours per week per position
Work Setting: Hybrid, with most hours completed onsite and limited remote flexibility based on facility needs.
Compensation: $40.00–$45.00 per hour, depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk, following facility policies and procedures.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based nutrition care plans for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families to support disease management and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Complete accurate, thorough, and timely electronic medical record documentation, including assessments, follow-ups, and nutrition orders within facility-required timeframes and authorized scope of practice.
- Monitor changes in patients’ weight, laboratory values, fluid status, and clinical condition, adjusting nutrition interventions as appropriate.
- Communicate nutrition recommendations and care updates promptly to the appropriate care team members.
- Follow hospital policies, applicable regulatory requirements, and acute care nutrition practice standards.
- Participate in clinical rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and staff education as needed.
- Coordinate patient handoffs with other dietitians to support continuity of care across coverage days.
- Perform additional duties within the dietitian’s scope of practice as needed.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
- Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
- Minimum of 2–3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
- Demonstrated experience caring for patients with diverse and complex medical conditions.
- Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with acute care workflows and electronic medical record systems.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize a changing caseload, and meet documentation deadlines.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with other dietitians and hospital staff to maintain consistent patient care.
About RD Nutrition Consultants LLC
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist consulting firm providing dietitian services to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive wages and a supportive professional environment.
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer.