Remote Registered Dietitian — Flexible Hours, Monthly On-site

Jimmy Jazz; Mount Ayr (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

HSAs/FSAs

IPERS Pension

EAPs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Ringgold County Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join the Dietary team on a PRN basis. The majority of responsibilities can be completed remotely, with on-site presence required at least one day per month at Ringgold County Hospital.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care plan development, education, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure nutrition care aligns with patient goals and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from ACEND-accredited dietitian program or equivalent.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential and ability to maintain registration and licensure.
• Knowledge of nutritional care planning and medical nutrition therapy.
• Knowledge of food service principles, including menu planning and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional status and identify nutrient requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans.
• Monitor patient response and revise recommendations as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and dietetics to align with medical care.
• Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff.
• Support development and review of dietary department procedures and menus.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and hospital standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and committee activities.

Skills

RD credentials

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition care planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

HIPAA compliance

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in ACEND-accredited program

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Job description

Ringgold County Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to join the Dietary team on a PRN basis. The majority of responsibilities can be completed remotely, with on-site presence required at least one day per month at Ringgold County Hospital.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care plan development, education, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure nutrition care aligns with patient goals and regulations.