Registered Dietitian (60% remote)

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

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian for a part-time (80% remote) role in Elizabethtown, KY. The position blends in-person and telehealth work, with 12-15 hours weekly and one onsite visit per week to support skilled nursing patients with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The role requires a Registered Dietitian with 2-3 years of acute-care experience, proficiency in enteral/parenteral nutrition, and current state licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• 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).
• Proficiency in enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

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 care team to optimize patient outcomes and timely discharge.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS), and guidelines for acute care nutrition.
• Maintain thorough and timely electronic medical record keeping.
• Routinely monitor patients for weight changes, labs, fluid status, and clinical condition; adjust interventions as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical rounds to enhance care and patient safety.
• Serve as nutrition expert and resource for hospital staff and education.

Skills

Dietetics degree

Registered Dietitian

State licensure

Clinical experience

Enteral/parenteral nutrition

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

Job description

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Health Care

$40.00-$44.00/hr

City Elizabethtown

State/Province Kentucky

42701

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 keeping7
  
• 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