Remote-Eligible Registered Dietitian – Acute Care & Telehealth

RD NUTRITION CONSULTANTS; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

10 days PTO

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our network of clinicians in Madison, WI. This role blends in-person and remote telehealth, with 40 hours per week and two onsite visits weekly.

Together with a dedicated team, you will provide high-quality patient care, adhere to regulatory standards, and participate in quality initiatives within an acute hospital setting.

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).
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk.
• 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 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.

Skills

Acute care nutrition

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EHR proficiency

Clinical assessment

Nutrition education

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

RD/RDN certification

State licensure (if mandated)

Tools

EMR systems

Enteral nutrition support

Parenteral nutrition support

Job description

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our network of clinicians in Madison, WI. This role blends in-person and remote telehealth, with 40 hours per week and two onsite visits weekly.

Together with a dedicated team, you will provide high-quality patient care, adhere to regulatory standards, and participate in quality initiatives within an acute hospital setting.