Registered Dietitian (100% remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a part-time Clinical Registered Dietitian for remote telehealth work. The position offers flexible scheduling and involves performing nutrition assessments and developing individualized care plans for patients in an acute care setting, ensuring quality patient outcomes. Candidates should have relevant licensure and at least 2-3 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of recent clinical experience in acute care hospital.
• Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Strong familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients at nutritional risk.
• Develop and monitor nutrition care plans for patients with complex conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members for optimized patient outcomes.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN)

Current Illinois state licensure

Job description

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position -Part-Time(100% Remote)

Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC

Overview: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This role allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in-person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys a work-life harmony.

Facility Type: Acute Care
Schedule: 12hrs/week, 100% remote via telehealth

Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Hours are completed remotely via telehealth.

Compensation: $30.00-$36.00 per hour, based on experience

Key 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
  

Experience & 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/active Illinois state licensure is required
  
• 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.
  

About RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC:

We are a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm. At RD Nutrition Consultants, our focus is on ensuring healthcare facilities across the U.S. have access to top-tier dietitian services. Our consultants are provided with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference in the healthcare community.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

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