Registered Dietitian (60% remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC; Bowling Green (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC seeks a Clinical Registered Dietitian for a part-time role with a flexible mix of in-person and remote work. This position supports patients in an acute care setting with 12-15 hours per week and only 1 onsite visit required per week.

Compensation is $40.00–$44.00 per hour, with travel reimbursement within budgeted hours. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning,

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).

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.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes and timely discharge.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and guidelines for acute care nutrition.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the EHR reflecting medical necessity and intervention effectiveness.
• Monitor patients for weight, labs, fluid status, and clinical changes, adjusting interventions as needed.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Enteral and parenteral nutrition

EHR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Nutrition counseling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics/Nutrition

RD/RDN certification

State licensure/certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Health Care

$40.00-$44.00/hr

City Bowling Green

State/Province Kentucky

42102

Job Description

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position -Part-Time(80% Remote)

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: Skilled Nursing specializing in those withdevelopmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Hours: 12-15 hours per week

Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Only 1 onsite visit required per week, the remaining hours are completed remotely via telehealth.

Compensation:$40.00- $44.00 per hour, based on experience

Travel Reimbursement: Paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility within the budgeted hours.

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.
  
• Ensurecompliance with all hospital policies, regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS), and best practice guidelines for acute care nutrition.
  
• Maintain t horough 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 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.
  

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive wages, flexible work schedules, and a supportive work environment.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer