Registered Dietitian

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include nutrition education for patients and families, participation in quality improvement, and potential student precepting.

Qualifications

• Must hold RD/RDN credentials and licensure as applicable.
• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and care plan development skills.
• Excellent communication and education skills for patients and families.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and support health equity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and interpret clinical nutrition needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor personalized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize outcomes.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and community.
• Support quality improvement and population health initiatives aligned with wellness and equity.
• Precept students as needed.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Care plan development

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient and family education

Evidence-based practice

Education

RD/RDN credential

Job description

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for diverse patient populations in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and interpret clinical nutrition needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and the community.
• Support quality improvement efforts and population health initiatives aligned with wellness and health equity.
• Precept students as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentials.
• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and care plan development skills.Effective communication and education skills for patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, wellness, and health equity.