Registered Dietitian (PRN)

NourishedRx; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

NourishedRx is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join our mission-driven clinical team. This telehealth role offers flexible hours based on member volume and program needs, with no minimum guaranteed hours.

The RD supports nutrition assessments, counseling, and care planning across NourishedRx programs. Ideal candidates hold RD/RDN credentials, can obtain required state licenses, and demonstrate strong counseling and documentation skills in a virtual care environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain state licenses based on program needs.
• Strong nutrition assessment, counseling, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience using motivational interviewing and patient-centered counseling techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and provide individualized nutrition counseling and education through telehealth.
• Develop and monitor evidence-based nutrition care plans based on members' clinical needs and preferences.
• Use motivational interviewing to support sustainable behavior change.
• Establish collaborative goals with members and evaluate progress through follow-up.
• Document assessments, interventions, goals, and progress in NourishedRx systems.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling skills

Motivational interviewing

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

RD/RDN credential

Tools

Telehealth software

Electronic health records

Job description

NourishedRx is seeking a PRN Registered Dietitian to join our mission-driven clinical team. NourishedRx partners with health plans and healthcare organizations to deliver food-is-medicine programs designed to improve health outcomes for people living with chronic conditions and other nutrition-related health needs.

This is a PRN (as-needed) position. Hours are variable and based on member volume, program needs, and the employee's availability. This position does not guarantee a minimum number of hours per week.

The Registered Dietitian provides individualized, evidence-based nutrition care to members across NourishedRx programs. This role includes nutrition assessment, counseling and education, collaborative goal setting, care planning, and ongoing follow-up. The RD works closely with members and the broader care team to help translate nutrition recommendations into practical, sustainable changes that reflect each member's health needs, preferences, resources, and goals.

A Registered Dietitian at NourishedRx will:

Conduct nutrition assessments and provide individualized nutrition counseling and education through telehealth.

Develop and monitor evidence-based nutrition care plans based on members' clinical needs, dietary patterns, preferences, goals, and social circumstances.

Use motivational interviewing and other patient-centered counseling approaches to support sustainable behavior change.

Establish collaborative goals with members and evaluate progress through ongoing follow-up.

Provide nutrition care for members with a variety of chronic and diet-sensitive health conditions.

Document assessments, interventions, goals, and member progress accurately and timely within NourishedRx systems.

Collaborate with other members of the care team to support coordinated, member-centered care.

Maintain current knowledge of nutrition science, clinical practice guidelines, and relevant standards of care.

Maintain required professional credentials and state licensure necessary to provide care to assigned members.

Participate in required clinical training and team activities relevant to assigned programs and responsibilities.

Experience / Skills:

NourishedRx is looking for Registered Dietitians who possess the following qualifications:

Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, maintained throughout employment.

Ability to obtain and maintain additional state licenses based on program needs.

Strong nutrition assessment, counseling, and clinical decision-making skills.

Experience using motivational interviewing and patient-centered counseling techniques.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Strong active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively with members from diverse backgrounds and with varying health and nutrition needs.

Strong organization, time-management, and documentation skills.

Comfort working in a virtual care environment and across multiple software platforms.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare environment.